Would-be Canadians now encounter many difficulties in securing naturalization papers as result of the regulations which recently went into effect.
Some weeks ago it was announced that severe restrictions would be placed on would-be citizens, especially those who have families in the countries of the origin or are recommended by witnesses who are not possessed of the necessary qualifications.
At a recent hearing five cases in which the wives and families of applicants for naturalization papers were not residents of this country the applications were referred to the Minister of Justice at Ottawa. In a number of other cases, where witnesses supporting the application did not themselves possess the necessary qualifications, the petitions were postponed to an unnamed date.
In certain quarters it is believed that the present Conservative government is creating barriers for the naturalization of its foreign-born population.
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