‘Birth tourism’ rising fast in Canada; up 13 per cent in one year
Under Canadian law, children born in the country are automatically
registered as citizens of Canada. This entitles them to Canadian
post-secondary tuition rates, which are lower than what non-resident
students pay, and allows them to sponsor their parents to come to
Canada.
registered as citizens of Canada. This entitles them to Canadian
post-secondary tuition rates, which are lower than what non-resident
students pay, and allows them to sponsor their parents to come to
Canada.
Brokers advertise Canada as one of the few developed countries in the world
that offers unconditional citizen to babies of parents who are not
citizens. Some immigration brokers explicitly note that children born in
Canada will be able to enjoy benefits such as free education and other
social programs, as well as travel to the country visa-free.