Hundreds attend Italian citizenship conference in Montreal amid law changes

6 articles · Updated · CityNews Montreal · Apr 23

The sold-out event at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre addressed confusion over Italy’s tightened citizenship rules, which now require direct lineage or new residency criteria for minors born abroad.
Attendees expressed frustration and disappointment, as the reforms eliminate the 'infinite lineage' principle, affecting millions worldwide—including many in Montreal seeking to reclaim citizenship through ancestry.
Organizers and consular officials aimed to clarify the updated regulations, highlighting the strong emotional ties and ongoing demand for information within Montreal’s Italian community following last year’s legislative changes.

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