June 25, 2014 — Ottawa — Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that with the help of a new online interactive map, individuals across Canada will be able to find a citizenship ceremony being held on Canada Day in their area.
This year, Canada will welcome new citizens at 47 Canada Day citizenship ceremonies across the country. Canada Day is an opportunity to reflect on the many freedoms, rights and responsibilities that we share, and is also an ideal time for all Canadians to reaffirm their citizenship as a sign of pride in being Canadians. Canadians are also encouraged to use social media to share with us how they plan to celebrate their Canadian identity, including using the Twitter hashtag #CanadaProud.
The interactive map is one of a growing suite of online Web tools available on Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s website. These new tools are part of the government’s ongoing effort to create a more responsive, user-friendly and efficient citizenship process.
“Our government is proud to welcome more new citizens to the Canadian family. Citizenship comes with rights, responsibilities and a commitment to Canadian values and traditions. On Canada Day, our government encourages all Canadians to celebrate the great opportunities and privileges that come with being Canadian.”
Chris Alexander, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister
Alexis Pavlich
Minister’s Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-954-1064
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca
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