More than 1.7 million new Canadians in a decade

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Saturday, October 7, 2017 09:58

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OTTAWA | More than 1 750 000 permanent residents became Canadian in the last 10 years, according to figures from the federal.

In the margin of the week of the citizenship highlighted across Canada next week in Ottawa presented data on the question.

As well, 70 000 people have obtained canadian citizenship this year, as of Friday, and more than 4,000 others will become citizens at 49 ceremonies that will be held across Canada next week.

“I encourage you all to participate in the Week of the citizenship, to inspire each other and celebrate our common values, our accomplishments and our pride as Canadians. It is an opportune time to reflect on what it means to be Canadian and belong to the great canadian family,” said Ahmed Hussen, the minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship.

This year, Ottawa celebrates 70 years of canadian citizenship.

Moreover, Ottawa recently announced new changes to the citizenship Act that will come into force, on 11 October 2017. These changes include the shortening of the period during which permanent residents need to be actually present in Canada prior to submitting an application and the modification of the age range for applicants, who must meet the language requirements and knowledge.