Your child is likely a Canadian citizen if at least 1 parent (legal parent at birth [opens in a new tab] or biological parent)
was born in Canada, or
became a naturalized Canadian citizen before the child was born
To find out for sure, apply for a citizenship certificate for your child.
Your child is not automatically a Canadian citizen if they’re an adopted child born outside Canada.
Naturalization (grant of citizenship)
The formal process by which a person who isn’t a Canadian citizen can become a Canadian citizen.
The person must usually
become a permanent resident first
get their citizenship at a citizenship ceremony