Canadian CitizenshipCanadian Citizenship
Canadians are proud of their citizenship; the status, rights, and freedoms that it provides.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is the federal department that manages Canadian citizenship, both for those applying for citizenship and for current Canadian citizens. Approximately 260,000 people became citizens of Canada in 2006, which represents 85 per cent of eligible Canadian immigrants. These new Canadians have taken loyalty oaths pledging their commitment to the responsibilities and privileges of Canadian citizenship.
- Canadian Citizenship Eligibility
- Applying for Citizenship
- Citizenship Ceremony
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Dual Citizenship
Canadian Citizenship Eligibility
A Canadian immigrant may apply for Canadian Citizenship after spending 3 years in Canada as a Permanent Resident.Do you meet the requirements for Canadian citizenship?
Applying for Canadian Citizenship
You will need to satisfy several requirements to submit a Canadian citizenship application, and will then need to take a Canadian citizenship test.Learn more about the process
Citizenship Ceremony
Once you are approved as a Canadian citizen, you can attend a Citizenship Ceremony to take Canada's Oath of Citizenship.What's the Citizenship Ceremony like?
Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Citizens
Canadian Permanent Residents enjoy many, but not all the rights of Canadian citizens.Learn the additional rights that you will have as a Canadian citizen
Dual Citizenship
Canada recognizes dual citizenship. You are not required by Canada to give up your previous citizenship once you become a Canadian citizen.How does this work?
