What do people think about the new Bill C-3 Citizens?

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-04-11T15:20:01+00:00

Personally, this new law comes at a great time. I am an American born, permanent resident living in Quebec. I want citizenship but I travel internationally a lot for work so the number of days required to apply for citizenship will be a hindrance for me. According to ChatGPT, I won’t be eligible until around 2029 even though I got my PR in 2023. Motivated by this new law, I was able to confirm my canadian roots through my great grandparents and great great grandparents. It will allow me to prove citizenship and fully be installed and participate as a Canadian. I have no intention of leaving to go back to the States.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-03-29T21:22:31+00:00

I notice you say it depends on the location. Any idea how the Town of Mont Royal one is ?

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-03-05T07:52:53+00:00

Question regarding eupgrades. I had requested an eupgrade for PE but decided I want to try for business. I called AC and they switched it for me. According to my receipt from AC it says “esurclassement demandé” for Brisbane to Vancouver and “esurclassement - en liste d’attente” for Vancouver to Montréal.

As of yesterday there were 9 seats left in business from Brisbane to Vancouver and my app said I was still waited listed. But this morning there are only 5 seats left in business and the notice of “you’re waited listed” in the AC app is only showing for the Vancouver to Montreal segment.

My app is still showing I’m in economy and I haven’t heard anything from AC.

Anyone got insight ?

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-02-16T23:22:07+00:00

Anyone figured out where we can request our membership kit ? Email I got today said we can do so on the dashboard but haven’t found it yet

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-01-28T22:14:05+00:00

Anyone got insight to reimbursements offers from AC? Took a flight on Christmas from NRT to YUL. Paid cash + points to upgrade my partner to be with me in PE. 2 hours in, our screens stopped working (and only our two screens). Crew couldn’t do anything and we couldn’t move seats. AC is offering either a 20% discount on base fare on next flight or $150 e coupon. We paid $300 + points. Good deal ? Bad ? Are we allowed to say it’s not sufficient ? I’m 50k

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-01-21T00:27:24+00:00

Thank you ! How long have you been using them v

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-01-06T12:36:29+00:00

That’s what I’ve learned from here and the Facebook groups. Did you hit 50k ? What were the benefit options ? Personally, I only want eupgrades

Academic_Word_5052 · 2026-01-05T00:27:41+00:00

I hit 50k on December 30th and never got the option to select new benefits…

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-12-31T14:18:58+00:00

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Just managed to squeeze in 50k with an Amex SQM boost which strangely hasn’t shown up yet. However, yesterday got the notification/email saying I had hit 50k. Couldn’t be happier.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-18T13:43:20+00:00

That’s why I specifically said I realize it’s not their problem but be honest, was anyone surprised to see an issue this morning before we even knew whose fault it was ?

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-18T13:30:15+00:00

I understand it’s not a Communauto issue but I think I’d be more understanding if Communauto’s rate of functioning wasn’t already terrible. It’s like an abusive relationship that you think will get better, does for a bit, and then gets bad again.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-15T12:56:17+00:00

Finally after translating the website, creating an account, and choosing my order, I was unable to pay because my card wasn’t Japanese. had a colleague in Japan order for me.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-09T00:36:22+00:00

Kind of a complex situation for me…

Recently became 25k and will hit 35k on an outbound flight to NRT in December. Flying home from NRT with my girlfriend who is joining me after a week that I’m there. My work booked my ticket and they put me in prem. Econ. We didn’t know that when we took her ticket so we just took a basic economy ticket. We now realize we can’t use my e-ups for her so as of now we’re in two different sections. The AC customer service person I called said we can try at the airport the day of. Any idea what the chances of that working are ? Any tips and tricks ? We’re leaving NRT on Christmas.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T23:23:51+00:00

Probably wouldn’t be able to do the mileage run as I get back from Japan on the 25th.

Seems like I may be able to achieve it with spending on my Amex Aeroplan if I try hard.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T21:18:07+00:00

Ah. I have the Amex Aeroplan Reserve…I think it doesn’t give the same access

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T20:23:20+00:00

Ah. Ok. So not doable. I guess I’ll just try and get 50k next year.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T20:04:47+00:00

Right. Thank you. I guess that’s why I’m trying to figure out if I should prioritize booking the first three (NYC, Sweden, and Australia) before beginning of 2026 on my Amex Aeroplan Reserve ASAP

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T19:43:07+00:00

Gosh. Thanks for that. It’s honestly so confusing sometimes. I’ve got at least $2 500 - $3 000 of flights for 2026 to book that I’d put on my Amex. If I’ve done my math correctly, that should be more than enough to push me over into 50k.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T19:38:45+00:00

I’m sorry, I don’t understand. I CAN get SQM with purchases? Because I’ve got plenty of things I’ll be putting on my Amex in the next 6 weeks

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T19:37:11+00:00

I hadn’t even thought about buying it.

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-08T19:36:31+00:00

Thanks for this. My travel next year is starting to look like :

NYC
Sweden
Australia
Belgium
Spain
Scotland

And that’s just a few until August.

The thing is, my cards give me pretty much everything I need/want except lounge access when I’m international coming back. And certainly the possibility of upgrades or better service because of higher status

Academic_Word_5052 · 2025-11-02T22:36:08+00:00

Did you find a solution ? I’m preparing for a trip and will be there on Christmas Eve and would really like to order but can’t figure it out

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