Citizenship Oath
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Will new Canadians get a 1-click citizenship oath? Ottawa mulling changeEven 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.CanadaSep 25, 2023
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Bill recognizing Indigenous treaties in citizenship oath faces time crunchThe latest bill was introduced by the Liberal government in October, while two previous versions died with the 2019 election.CanadaJun 3, 2021
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This Canada Day, we need a new citizenship oathWhy you should think about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action on Canada Day.CanadaJul 1, 2019
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Bill proposes reference to rights of Indigenous Peoples in Canadian citizenship oathHussen says the proposal demonstrates the Liberal government's commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and a renewed relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect and co-operation.WorldMay 28, 2019
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Canada’s new citizenship oath to include reference to treaties with Indigenous PeoplesChanging the wording requires a legislative amendment to the Citizenship Act.CanadaSep 28, 2017
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Emotional ceremony as Okanagan immigrants take citizenship oathGerman native Olga Heinen and her two young daughters have waited for this moment for five years; joining almost 100 other immigrants at a Canadian citizenship ceremony in Penticton. “I am so excited and happy,” Heinen said, awaiting to take the citizenship oath. Olga was a permanent resident before she passed her citizenship test with...CanadaJun 1, 2017
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Pledging allegiance, would you choose the Queen or Canada?Allowing would-be citizens to opt out of a "repugnant" oath to the Queen would cause no harm and allow them to retain their sense of integrity, Ontario's top court heard Tuesday.CanadaApr 8, 2014
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Toronto Morning: What you need to know todayHere’s what you need to know in Toronto this morning.Apr 8, 2014
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