Media Advisory - Minister Alexander to welcome new Canadians at citizenship ceremony in Dartmouth

DARTMOUTH, NS, Oct. 10, 2014 /CNW/ - To celebrate Canada's Citizenship Week 2014, Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Chris Alexander will attend a special citizenship ceremony at the Dartmouth North Community Centre where he will swear in 50 new Canadians and highlight the success of the government's changes to the Citizenship Act.

Canada's Citizenship Week (October 13-19) is a celebration of Canadian history, traditions, culture, values and pride. It provides Canadians with an opportunity to reflect on what it means to be Canadian, including our rights and responsibilities.

An online interactive map of Citizenship Week ceremonies being held across the country is available.  

DATE:	Tuesday, October 14 2014
TIME:	12:30 p.m. (local time)
PLACE:
Dartmouth North Community Centre
105 Highfield Park Drive
Dartmouth, NS

Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.

SOURCE: Citizenship and Immigration Canada

(media only): Kevin Menard, Minister's Office, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 613-954-1064; Media Relations, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, National Headquarters, 613-952-1650, [email protected]