King Charles, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, has taken over the throne following Queen Elizabeth’s death on Thursday. New Canadian citizens are now swearing allegiance to him. According to a report, Jeffery Sachs was among the first Canadians to acknowledge the new king when he took the Oath of Citizenship.
During a virtual citizenship ceremony, Sachs and a few others were scheduled to take the oath of citizenship about an hour before news of the Queen’s passing broke. It went smoothly, despite Sachs’ expectation that the oath’s language would be rushed.
While the Canadian government website still refers to Queen Elizabeth the IRCC told in a report that written references to the citizenship oath will be altered “in due course.”
After the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 8 September, the reference to Her Majesty in the Oath of Citizenship was changed to King Charles III. IRCC representative stated that this modification will be effective moving forward for all citizenship ceremonies pursuant to the Interpretation Act. It is expected that the Citizenship Act and any written references to the Oath of Citizenship will be amended in due course.
In addition to taking the during a citizenship ceremony, permanent residents must become Canadian citizens.
A citizenship oath must be taken
A citizenship ceremony is required for permanent residents, according to the Canadian government’s website.
It is not required that those under 14 attend the meeting, but they are welcome. Parents will receive citizenship certificates on behalf of these kids if they do not show up for the ceremony. During the ceremony, a judge or another citizenship official will administer the Oath of Citizenship in English and French. At least one language will have to be sung after the official in both official languages.
Depending on your religious beliefs, you may swear or affirm your oath. The Canadian government states that people swear to express their religious convictions by using the phrase “I swear.” A sacred book may be carried during the oath. When referring to a religious source without mentioning a source, say “I affirm.”
Following the oath of citizenship, you will receive your citizenship certificate.
