Canada Welcomes More Than 2,200 New Citizens On 'Canada Day'

02 Jul 2014

Canada welcomes over 2,200 new citizens from 138 countries on Canada day at 45 citizenship ceremonies held over the country.

Chris Alexander, Citizenship and Immigration Minister was glad to welcome new citizens at one of the citizenship ceremony held in his home town of Ajax located in southern Ontario on Canada day that is celebrated annually on 01^st July.

The minister restated how the Canadian government is functioning to make the citizenship program more competent thereby allowing more number of people to realize their dream of becoming Canadian citizen. Besides, the minister emphasized the outstanding privileges and responsibilities enjoyed by a citizen of the country.

Minister Alexander recognized the hard work, dedication and sacrifices of Canadians, who strengthened and continue to improve the nation loyally dedicated to prosperity, democracy and law, on Canada Day as well as at all ceremonies that took place over the year.

Minister Alexander said that he would like to congratulate the new citizens of the nation and welcome them to family of Canada on this special event and wished everyone Happy Canada Day!

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