I am hosting an oath ceremony live (txt and pics only, sorry no videos) from Winnipeg. Please tune in if interested.
[12:10 AM]--Final document self-checking.
[12:45 AM]--Heading to the ceremony.
[1:15 PM]--Arrived, the place was packed. So small delay as expected.
[1:35 PM]--My turn for document checking by CIC officers. Four officers working at the same time.
[1:38 PM]--Done my checking.
* The officer checked my IDs
* Took away my PR card
* Returned my landing paper
* Didn't ask for my passport
* Two signatures needed for no criminal record declaration
* Some booklets were issued
[1:54 PM]--Ceremony started officially. Speech by Dwight MacAulay.
[2:05 PM]--Speech done. 80 candidates were called up to get their certificates in order.
[2:10 PM]--I was up to get my certificate.
* Shook hands with Dwight MacAulay
* He asked where I am from. The same question asked for everyone
* Got a small Canadian flag and a flag pin
[2:23 PM]--Last person was up to get his certificate. So all 79 people done but one person didn't show up
[2:25 PM]--Guest speaker: The Right Honourable Steven Fletcher
[2:31 PM]--Guest speaker: A Philippine-born captain from the military
[2:36 PM]--Shared a few stories if submitted "Becoming a Canadian citizen means" form
[2:40 PM]--O Canada!
[2:44 PM]--Picture taken with Dwight MacAulay and other officials.
[3:00 PM]--Left the building
[12:10 AM]--Final document self-checking.
[12:45 AM]--Heading to the ceremony.
[1:15 PM]--Arrived, the place was packed. So small delay as expected.
[1:35 PM]--My turn for document checking by CIC officers. Four officers working at the same time.
[1:38 PM]--Done my checking.
* The officer checked my IDs
* Took away my PR card
* Returned my landing paper
* Didn't ask for my passport
* Two signatures needed for no criminal record declaration
* Some booklets were issued
[1:54 PM]--Ceremony started officially. Speech by Dwight MacAulay.
[2:05 PM]--Speech done. 80 candidates were called up to get their certificates in order.
[2:10 PM]--I was up to get my certificate.
* Shook hands with Dwight MacAulay
* He asked where I am from. The same question asked for everyone
* Got a small Canadian flag and a flag pin
[2:23 PM]--Last person was up to get his certificate. So all 79 people done but one person didn't show up
[2:25 PM]--Guest speaker: The Right Honourable Steven Fletcher
[2:31 PM]--Guest speaker: A Philippine-born captain from the military
[2:36 PM]--Shared a few stories if submitted "Becoming a Canadian citizen means" form
[2:40 PM]--O Canada!
[2:44 PM]--Picture taken with Dwight MacAulay and other officials.
[3:00 PM]--Left the building
