Celebrate citizenship

Canadians are proud of their citizenship. We value the rights and freedoms and accept the responsibilities that this status gives us.

Learn about what being a citizen of Canada means:

Get Involved

Canada Day
To celebrate Canada Day, we organize special citizenship ceremonies in communities across Canada.
War of 1812
To recognize the War of 1812’s impact on Canadian history, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will mark the bicentenary with activities and educational resources.
Citizenship Week
The third week of October is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the value and meaning of citizenship.
Holding a Citizenship Reaffirmation Ceremony
Show your commitment to Canada by reaffirming the Oath of Citizenship at a ceremony.
Find Citizenship Ceremonies
Search our database for upcoming citizenship ceremonies by date or location. Most ceremonies are open to the public.
Host a Citizenship Ceremony
Find out how community groups can host a citizenship ceremony to welcome new Canadians.

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Education and Activities
Find citizenship information, ideas and activities for educators, youth leaders and interested Canadians.
Rights and Responsibilities
Learn about your rights as a Canadian citizen and the responsibilities they bring.
Cultural Access PassCanada’s newest citizens can now discover our history, people, institutions and parks for free. (Institute for Canadian Citizenship)