Canadian
If you were born in Canada, you are automatically Canadian for life. Even if you have become a Canadian, you retain that nationality, even if you no longer live in Canada. By the way, you can also become Canadian if you have a parent who is Canadian. This applies even, with some limitations, if you were born outside Canada.
European
The rules regarding citizenship in European countries are sometimes complicated and are not the same in all countries of the Union.
The rule of thumb is that you have European citizenship if at least one of your parents also had it.
However, you can lose this, for example if you voluntarily acquire Canadian nationality.
Dual nationality
There are countries where people sometimes look at it strangely if you have more than one nationality. Yet that can happen. A good example is someone who has parents of different nationalities.
In Canada, retaining another nationality is no problem at all. The country has been used to it for a long time.
In some European countries, the concept of dual nationality is also becoming more normal.
However, it is definitely worth a thorough investigation to see whether you also have dual nationality.
The rule of thumb is that if you can get a passport from a country, you are also a citizen. But you can also be a citizen of a country if you have never had a passport from it. Or if it has already expired.
Advantages
There are interesting advantages to having more than one nationality. This means you are always welcome in that country. After all, you can always come home.
As a citizen you are entitled to certain consular services. Sometimes that can be important.
As a citizen, you can also pass on this privilege to the next generation.
Furthermore, there are conceivable cases where you could get an easier border passage somewhere with a certain passport.
Do you know it now?
It is undoubtedly of the utmost importance that you realize which nationality(s) you possess. If in doubt, it is a good idea to ask quickly.
If you ask the Consulate in writing, you will have some proof. But it often takes a very long time before you hear anything back.
Two passports can be useful
Dual nationality
How and when do you qualify for two passports? What are its benefits? Are there also disadvantages?
Read here an experience report from someone who had to go through all the steps.
Cross-country moves without a passport
Losing your Dutch citizenship
If you became Canadian voluntarily, you have probably lost your Dutch nationality.
Read here an experience report from someone who has found a solution for it.
Experiences of others
All kinds of considerations
Anyone who has lived in two countries might have some interesting stories. We've collected some.
Read here the different experiences of emigrants who were successful or not.
On to Canada!
Anyone who visits Canada will be impressed. What a beautiful, spacious and free country. It's a good place to be there.
Quite a few people would like to move to Canada. So emigrate. This is possible for many and may well be worth investigating.
On this website you will receive a lot of background information about the possibility of better considering immigration in Canada.
Take a look at www.menno.ca