Celebrate Canadian Citizenship on Canada Day
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Join Canada’s Newest Citizens
On July 1, experience the excitement of Canada’s newest citizens taking their Oath of Citizenship at one of the 46 ceremonies held nationwide. Discover more with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s Find a Citizenship Ceremony Near You page.
Special locations such as the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 in Halifax, the Old Port of Montréal, Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum, Riding Mountain National Park near Brandon, Manitoba, and Vancouver’s Canada Place will host these significant events.
Welcome New Citizenship Judges
This Canada Day, several ceremonies will be led by newly appointed citizenship judges. Chosen for their dedication to civic values and community contributions, these judges represent a new chapter in welcoming Canadians.
“Each year on Canada Day, thousands of immigrants across Canada join together by becoming Canada’s newest citizens. I invite you to come celebrate being and becoming Canadian by witnessing one of these emotional celebrations and then to join us in welcoming our newest citizens this Canada Day.
“I would also like to welcome our new citizenship judges, most of whom will be presiding over their first citizenship ceremonies on Canada Day. Each judge brings an impressive set of skills and experience”.
– The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Key Highlights of Citizenship Ceremonies
Citizenship ceremonies mark the culmination of a new Canadian’s journey of immigration, settlement, and integration. They are both a legal and emotional milestone.
Canada’s cultural and economic landscape is enriched by immigrants. Diversity is our strength, with nearly 1.7 million new Canadians welcomed in the past decade.
Attendees have the chance to reaffirm their own citizenship during the ceremonies.
Related Information
- News Release – Minister Hussen announces the appointment of 10 citizenship judges
- Backgrounder – Citizenship Judge Profiles
Associated Resources
Contact Information
For media only
Mathieu Genest
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
IRCC.COMMMediaRelations-RelationsmediasCOMM.IRCC@cic.gc.ca
FAQs on Canada Day Citizenship Ceremonies
What is the significance of Canada Day citizenship ceremonies?
These ceremonies symbolize the end of a newcomer’s journey to becoming a Canadian, marking an important legal and emotional milestone.
How has immigration shaped Canada?
Immigration has significantly contributed to Canada’s cultural and economic diversity, strengthening the nation’s identity.
Who are the new citizenship judges?
Recently appointed, these judges are selected for their commitment to civic values and community involvement.
Celebrate the spirit of Canada this July 1 by participating in or attending a citizenship ceremony near you.
