After the demise of Queen Elizabeth, the new citizens of Canada are displaying their loyalty to King Charles. Queen Elizabeth served as the monarch in British history for the longest time. However, she passed away the previous Thursday.
Jefferey Sachs was the first Canadian to consider King Charles as the new King during the citizenship oath. Queen’s death occurred when a few people were about to take their oaths during a citizenship ceremony. Surprisingly, the ceremony went on without any hassles. He even stated that the sudden modification in the citizenship oath was indeed a remarkable experience.
According to the government website of Canada, Queen Elizabeth is still the Queen and the change will be done in a few days in the citizenship oath.
The reference to Queen Elizabeth’s reference was modified in the oath of citizenship by changing it to King Charles. The modification aligned well with the Interpretation Act, and it will continue until all the citizenship ceremonies proceed further. The written version of the Citizenship Act and Oath of Citizenship will change officially.
Pledging at the Oath of Citizenship is the last step for permanent residents turning into Canadian citizens.
On performing the oath of citizenship
The Canadian website informs us that permanent residents above 14 years will need to undertake the oath of citizenship at the ceremony of citizenship.
Children who aren’t 14 years won’t have to attend the ceremony. In special cases where children fail to mark their presence at the ceremonies, their parents receive certificates on their behalf.
During the citizenship ceremony, usually, the judge or the citizenship officer takes the lead in either English or French language. Anyone participating in the ceremony will have to repeat it in either French or English. They also have the opportunity to sing the national anthem’s bilingual version.
The oath provides you with the option to either swear or affirm it. The government of Canada considers the term “I swear” as their religious beliefs. You could even take the holy book along in order to swear the oath. On the other hand, if you want to refrain from swearing the oath in the religious context, you may simply say “I affirm”.
After taking the oath of citizenship, you will receive your certificate of citizenship and also behold Canadian citizenship.
