Canada welcomes 37 new citizens in a special ceremony on the Hill
Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2019 05:59:15 +0000
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Ahmed Hussen welcomed 37 new Canadians on April 17, 2019, at Parliament Hill.
Why 37? The special citizenship ceremony marked the 37th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
The Charter became part of the Canadian Constitution on April 17, 1982.
The Charter is highly valued among Canadians as it guarantees the broad equality rights and fundamental freedoms that are essential in a free and democratic country, such as freedom of speech, freedom of religion, legal and democratic rights, and the right to live free from discrimination. These rights and freedoms are what make our country what it is today — one of the most socially progressive countries in the world.
“Thirty-seven years ago, nobody could have imagined how the Charter would shape Canada nearly four decades later. I believe the Charter is the most important law as it has shaped our identity as a nation and represents the values of its people. Canada is recognized around the world for its freedom and democracy and Canadians are renowned for celebrating diversity and making everyone feel welcomed and included. To today’s 37 new Canadians: Welcome into our Canadian family, welcome home.”