Literal question
12. Of what country is this person a citizen?
Mark more than one circle, if applicable.
[] Canada, by birth
[] Canada, by naturalization
[] Same as country of birth (other than Canada)
[] Other country
Interviewer instructions
Question 12: Citizenship
Information on citizenship helps in planning for elections since, when combined with age data, this information can reveal the number of potential voters. It is also used by those who plan citizenship classes and programs.
Mark Canada, by birth for persons: born in Canada (see exception below); born outside Canada if, at the time of birth, one or both parents were Canadian citizens and if Canadian citizenship has been retained.
For example, if born in West Germany and, at the time of birth, one or both parents were employed with the Canadian Armed Forces in West Germany, mark Canada, by birth. Also mark Same as country of birth (other than Canada), if that citizenship is still retained.
Exception
Do not mark Canada, by birth if born in Canada and at the time of birth one parent was: (a) in the service of a foreign government, or (b) employed by a person in (a), or (c) in the service of an international organization whose personnel were granted diplomatic privileges, and, neither parent was a Canadian citizen or permanent resident (landed immigrant).
Persons who have become Canadian citizens by naturalization would normally have received citizenship certificates from the Canadian government.
For persons who have dual citizenship, mark all of the categories that apply; for example, Canada, by naturalization and Same as country of birth (other than Canada).
If born outside Canada and not a Canadian citizen, mark Same as country of birth (other than Canada) if this citizenship is still retained. Otherwise, mark Other country.
If former citizenship has been lost and if Canadian citizenship has not yet been obtained, or if a person has no citizenship for any other reason - mark Other country.
