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  "path": "/news/how-this-american-church-helped-a-man-uncover-his-wifes-quebec-roots-for-canadian-citizenship",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-14T15:48:57.000Z",
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  "textContent": "The odd overlap between church and state is the result of a recent piece of legislation. Bill C-3, known as the “Lost Canadians Act,“ came into effect in December and allows anyone with a direct ancestor born in Canada, regardless of how many generations back, to claim citizenship. Read More",
  "title": "This U.S. church is helping citizens trace their Canadian roots to claim citizenship",
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