Tag: canadian citizenship
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Change in oath of citizenship for new Canada immigrants
TORONTO: Canada is changing the oath for new citizens. The oath of citizenship will now have these words, “I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada, including…
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Canadian citizenship wait period reduced
Canadian citizenship can now be acquired quickly as half the time spent by foreigners in Canada up to a maximum of one year will be counted towards citizenship The Canadian Bazaar BRAMPTON: Permanent residents now need to stay in Canada for only three out of the last five years to apply for citizenship. This change…
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Canada to ban niqab at citizenship oath ceremonies
News East West TORONTO: Under a new Bill introduced in Canada, immigrants who wear burqa or niqab won’t be able to take the oath of citizenship with their faces covered. They will become Canadian citizens only if they are ready to be administered the oath of citizenship with their faces uncovered. This new requirement becomes…