Canadian Citizenship

• Will new Canadians get a 1-click citizenship oath? Ottawa mulling change

  Even with the virtual ceremonies, there were still 68,287 people in the backlog as of July 23, waiting to take their oaths and enjoy all the benefits of Canadian citizenship.

  Canada

  Sep 25
  
• Canada’s citizenship numbers are rising. How many passed the test?

  On Canada Day, more than a thousand people will be pledging their oath to the country as new Canadian citizens at scheduled ceremonies.

  Canada

  Jul 1
  
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• Can you pass the citizenship test? Most Canadians would fail, poll suggests

  In a survey of 1,512 Canadian adults, Leger found that only 23 per cent would pass the citizenship test, based on their answers to 10 randomly selected questions.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• Two men who lost fingers crossing into Manitoba become Canadian citizens

  The men's stories made international headlines resulting in offers of help from various immigration and newcomer groups.

  Canada

  Mar 21
• North Vancouver photographer denied entry to U.S. because of conscripted military service in Iran

  Arash Azrahimi and his family wanted to visit a friend in Seattle and instead of letting them, U.S. Customs and Border Protection revoked their Nexus cards.

  Canada

  Dec 7, 2021
• B.C. veteran among the last from unit that fought for Canada before they were allowed to vote

  On Remembrance Day 95-year-old Gordon Quan, one of the last living members of the Chinese-Canadian Force 136, says he is always reminded of how fortunate he was to make it home.

  News

  Nov 11, 2021
• Volunteers who supported Syrian refugees reconnecting to help Afghan newcomers to Canada

  Cukier co-founded a group called Lifeline Afghanistan to organize the efforts of those who want to help Afghan refugees in the Greater Toronto Area.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2021
• Montreal latest Canadian city to consider extending voting rights to non-citizens

  Montreal can ``show leadership'' on this issue and rekindle the debate in the country, according to an April 19 report by the city's committee on social development and diversity.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2021
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• Bloc Québécois to file bill on French language proficiency for new citizens

  Bloc Leader Yves-François Blanchet says that familiarity with the official language of Quebec is essential.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2020
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• Liberals to expand citizenship eligibility to non-biological offspring

  The government announced Thursday that it will allow non-biological Canadian parents who are a child's legal parent at birth to pass down their citizenship.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2020