On 29 July, 2011, Canada swore in 1,140 new citizens from 104 countries in ceremonies across the Country.
“For new Canadians, the day they take the oath of citizenship and join our dominion as full citizens is a special day,” said Canadian immigration minister Jason Kenney.
“During these citizenship ceremonies, we are reminded of the value of our citizenship. We celebrate our many freedoms and rights, as well as our history, symbols, events, people, institutions and values that define us as Canadians and give us our identity,” he added.
Canada has welcomed over a quarter-million new immigrants per year since 2006, the highest level of immigration in Canadian history. In 2010, almost 150,000 immigrants became Canadian citizens.
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