Canada welcomed 393,500 new citizens in FY 2023-24

Highlights: 393,500 new citizens welcomed in Canada in FY 2023-2024

IRCC welcomed 393,500 citizens between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
Canada is celebrating Citizenship Week from May 13 to May 19, 2024
The Immigration Minister is to hold citizenship ceremonies and events to commemorate the event.
Toronto will hold its annual Newcomer’s Day on May 23, 2024.

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Canada Citizenship intake in FY 2023-2024

393,500 citizens were welcomed in Canada between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The citizenship intake in FY 2023-2024 surpassed last year’s intake of around 364,000 new citizens.

IRCC is celebrating Citizenship Week from May 13 to May 19 in an attempt to reflect on the significance of Canadian citizenship. Canada’s Immigration minister will attend citizenship ceremonies and visit organizations that offer newcomer services in Canada.

Toronto is to celebrate its annual Newcomer Day on May 23, 2024. As part of the celebration, people can visit Nathan Phillips Square and attend citizenship ceremonies. They can also gather information on employment, Settlement services, and the history of Canada.

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Citizenship Ceremonies in Canada

Canadian citizens get access to attend citizenship ceremonies in the country. Citizenship ceremony events include:

Taking Oath of Citizenship
Acquiring a certificate of citizenship
Signing the Oath or Affirmation of citizenship form
Signing the Canadian national anthem

Why opt for Canadian Citizenship?

Citizens of Canada enjoy the following benefits:

Right to vote in all kinds of elections
Avail Dual citizenship policies
Visa-free travel with a Canadian passport
Citizenship rights for children
Tax benefits or tax-free income
Free education and healthcare services
Ability to sponsor your dependents and other family members

How to become a citizen of Canada?

The pathway to Canadian citizenship includes the following steps:

Step 1: Acquire Canada PR

Step 2: Fulfill the specified residence requirements

Step 3: Provide proof of tax filings

Step 4: Meet the language proficiency requirements

Step 5: Qualify the citizenship test

Step 6: Apply for Canadian citizenship via the official IRCC website

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