Canada has the highest rate of naturalization in the world.

&

The citizenship ceremony is

legally

symbolically important.

legally, it completes the process of becoming a canadian citizen.

Canadian citizens have rights and responsibilities. These reflect our shared traditions, identity and values.

Your main responsibilities as a Canadian citizen are to obey the law, to take responsibility for yourself and your family, and to respect the rights and freedoms of others.

Celebrating Canadian Citizenship

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Canada has welcomed generations of newcomers who have helped us build a free, democratic and prosperous society. For 400 years, settlers and immigrants have contributed to the diversity and richness of our country, which is built on a proud history and a strong identity.

“I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.”

of eligible permanent residents become citizens.

The Oath of Citizenship:

85%

approximately 2,000 citizenship ceremonies are held across Canada each year.

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In the past 10 years, Canada has welcomed over

1,500,000proud new Canadians.

Citizenship Ceremonies

rights and responsibilities

To celebrate citizenship Week and canada Day, Citizenship and Immigration Canada organizes special citizenship ceremonies across Canada.

Citizenship Week is the

2nd week in October.

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The Citizenship Act was amended in

2014. Stronger rules better

prepare new citizens to fully participate and integrate into society.

The result? Stronger attachment to Canadian values

and traditions.

times, locations and other details are available at:

Most citizenship ceremonies are open to the public.

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