True or False

A feature to help dispel myths and misconceptions about immigration and citizenship programs.

• Children born outside of Canada
• Canada screens everyone who tries to enter the country to make sure they are not a security risk
• People who lost their citizenship between 1947 and 1977 when they were minors can regain their Canadian citizenship
• Refugees receive more financial assistance from the federal government than Canadian pensioners
• People who are accepted as refugees in Canada must go through security checks before becoming permanent residents
• The process for Canadian families planning to adopt a child in another country takes at least six to eight months from start to finish
• Marriages of convenience are allowed under Canada’s immigration law
• Many Canadians born abroad have “lost” their citizenship
• The Safe Third Country Agreement helps Canada and the United States work together to give protection to refugees
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada makes a 10 percent profit on service fees charged
• If you are an undocumented worker in Canada, you are an illegal immigrant
• World War II war brides in Canada are Canadian citizens