A "Citizenship Week" welcomes 6,000 new Canadians
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In total, more than 80 citizenship ceremonies took place across the country. These new Canadians come from 40 countries around the world.
Many ceremonies this week relied on the participation of an Indigenous elder or member of an Indigenous community, who delivered a land acknowledgment, shared their knowledge and conveyed a welcome message to approximately 6,000 new Canadian citizens from April 12 to 18 during "Citizenship Week."
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab participated in ceremonies held in Ottawa, Ontario, as well as in Lunenburg and Halifax, Nova Scotia, to celebrate with new Canadian citizens, their families and their community.
In total, more than 80 citizenship ceremonies took place across the country, during which approximately 6,000 new citizens from 40 countries took the oath of citizenship.
"It is a privilege to welcome new Canadian citizens and recognize the journeys that brought them here. These moments reflect the values that define Canada: openness, inclusion and the opportunity for everyone to succeed and contribute. As we celebrate these important milestones, I encourage Canadians to reflect on what it means to be part of our diverse Canadian family, and to look to the future with confidence and hope," stated the Immigration Minister in a press release.
Throughout Citizenship Week, the minister spoke about the importance of belonging, civic participation and our collective role in building a strong and inclusive Canada. She met with new citizens and their family members and praised their contributions as well as the role they play in shaping the country's future.
Ms. Diab also highlighted the importance of community engagement and active citizenship. During the ceremony in Halifax, the minister presented a young member of Girl Guides of Canada with a signed Girl Guides Pathfinders Building Belonging certificate in recognition of the group's commitment to the community and the values that unite Canadians.
• Citizenship Week is held annually to recognize and celebrate the rights, responsibilities and common values inherent in Canadian citizenship.
• More than 356,000 people obtained Canadian citizenship each year on average over the past 4 calendar years (2022-2025).
• Next year (2027) will mark the 80th anniversary of the Canadian Citizenship Act and the 40th anniversary of Citizenship Week.
• The first citizenship ceremony was held on January 3, 1947, at the Supreme Court of Canada.
Canadian citizenship is more than a legal status; it is a bond that unites us with one another, as well as with the future we are building together.
The citizenship ceremony is the final step to becoming a Canadian citizen. During the ceremony, participants take the oath of citizenship and accept the rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.