Canadians are 60

Sixty years ago, Canadian citizenship was officially created when the first citizenship act came into effect on January 1, 1947. Until then, people living in Canada were considered British subjects.

On February 16, a commemorative citizenship ceremony will be held at the Supreme Court of Canada to launch a series of celebrations and events marking the 60th anniversary of Canadian citizenship. The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration will talk about the importance of citizenship. Families who have been chosen from each province and territory of Canada will also be present to get their citizenship. I will be present at the celebration and will post on this blog some photos and some of my thoughts on citizenship.

The 60th anniversary of Canadian citizenship is a milestone in the history of our country. Throughout the year, special events and activities will be held in all regions and all Canadians will be invited to take part in the celebrations. I will try to keep you updated on those as much as possible, as well.

To learn more about the history of Canadian citizenship, visit the Citizenship and Immigration Web site.