In light of new legislation allowing millions of Americans to claim Canadian citizenship through ancestry, there has been a significant increase in applications. Many Americans are now taking advantage of this opportunity, applying for Canadian citizenship ‘just in case’ they need it in the future. The recent changes have also led to a rise in ancestral record requests in Nova Scotia as individuals seek to confirm their eligibility. With this new law taking effect, millions now possess what can be considered ‘automatic’ rights to Canadian passports.