Approximately 130,000 new Canadian citizens so far in 2014
July 1, 2014 — OTTAWA — This Canada Day, more than 2,200 new citizens from 138 countries were welcomed at 45 citizenship ceremonies across the country.
In his home town of Ajax, Ontario, Canada’s Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander, was proud to welcome new Canadians at one of Canada Day’s many citizenship ceremonies.
Minister Alexander also reiterated how the Government of Canada is working to make the citizenship program more efficient–subsequently allowing more people to achieve their dream of becoming a Canadian citizen faster, and with all the exceptional privileges and responsibilities that come with being a citizen.
Today, on Canada’s birthday, and at all ceremonies throughout the year, Minister Alexander recognized the hard work, commitment and sacrifices of Canadians who have built and continue to shape a nation staunchly committed to democracy, prosperity and lawful peace.
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
Building a stronger Canada: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) strengthens Canada’s economic, social and cultural prosperity, helping ensure Canadian safety and security while managing one of the largest and most generous immigration programs in the world.
