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b. The application process As you might have guessed, applying for Canadian citizenship is anything but easy. You have to jump too many loops before the all-important document is placed on your hand. Some of the requirements of becoming a Canadian citizen include the following:  Evidence of your ability to read and write in either English or French  Have resided in Canada for at least 1,095 for the last five years before making the application  Must be already a permanent resident (PR)  Have your tax returns for a minimum of 3 years during the last 5 years without any income debt