OTTAWA, ON, Sept. 12, 2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 61 of Canada's newest citizens from 24 countries in a ceremony to mark the start of Welcoming Week. Welcoming Week, which runs this year from September 13 to 22, is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and give them a sense of belonging in their community, no matter where they come from. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.
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Friday, September 13, 2024 |
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10:00 a.m. ET |
Notes for media:
- Media must register in advance for this in-person ceremony by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with [email protected] by Thursday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please include "RSVP for September 13 Citizenship Ceremony" in the subject line of the email.
- Media attending the event are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. ET.
- Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.
SOURCE Citizenship and Immigration Canada
For more information (media only): Aissa Diop, Director of Communications, Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, [email protected]; Media Relations, Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-952-1650, [email protected]
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