45 people become Canadian Citizens in a special ceremony to mark the Vancouver Winter Olympics
A special citizenship ceremony was held in Canada last month to mark the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. 45 people from 24 different countries were awarded Canadian citizenship in a special ceremony held during the games. The migrants taking the oath pledged to follow Canadian laws and to be responsible Canadian citizens.
Minister Jason Kenney, Canada’s Minster for Immigration and Citizenship stated:
‘Each year, approximately 170,000 people from around the world become new Canadian citizens,” the Minister said. “Every time Canada welcomes a new citizen, another page of our country’s story is written. Just as Canada’s athletes are making their mark during the Olympics, the individuals celebrated here today will become part of Canada’s vibrant history and culture’.
If you are moving to Canada, you may want to look into eventually obtaining Canadian citizenship. The guide to Canadian citizenship ‘Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship’ is available on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) website www.cic.gc.ca.
