Ajax woman 'blindsided' as government questions her Canadian citizenship — 30 years later
Last September, 32-year-old Arielle Townsend came home to a letter from the federal immigration department stating her Canadian citizenship was at risk of being revoked. Townsend, who lives in Ajax, Ont., was "completely blindsided."
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![Arielle Townsend never thought to question the citizenship card the government gave her. Now, Immigration Canada says she may not have status. Pictured left, Townsend and her husband Amani. left, woman in wedding photo with husband. Right, woman pictured in front of bridge.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7183905.1713991683!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/arielle-townsend.jpg)
Last September, 32-year-old Arielle Townsend came home to a letter from the federal immigration department stating her Canadian citizenship was at risk of being revoked. Townsend, who lives in Ajax, Ont., was "completely blindsided."