Be active in your community

There are many ways you can be active in your community to celebrate being Canadian.

Participate in the Citizenship Week

The third week of October—Citizenship Week—is a time for all Canadians to reflect on the value and meaning of citizenship.

Participate in a citizenship reaffirmation ceremony

A reaffirmation ceremony is a formal event in which participants repeat the oath of citizenship to express their commitment to Canada. This is the same oath that all newcomers take when they become Canadian citizens at a citizenship ceremony. If you already are a Canadian citizen, you can participate in a reaffirmation ceremony.

Host a citizenship ceremony

The citizenship ceremony is a formalized rite of passage that pinpoints the moment someone enters the Canadian family. Find out how community groups can host a citizenship ceremony to welcome new Canadians.

You can also search for upcoming citizenship ceremonies by date or location. Most ceremonies are open to the public.

Find education and activities

Find citizenship information, ideas and activities for educators, youth leaders and interested Canadians.