There was another new beginning this Canada Day: Karande joined 18 others in swearing the oath to become a Canadian citizen. Citizenship ceremony goes virtualCanada Day citizenship ceremonies are a holiday tradition, but this year, the COVID-19 pandemic means the celebrations are going digital. The marquee Canada Day group event was streamed on YouTube and featured remarks from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino and former governor general Adrienne Clarkson. Residential care worker faces racism, then acceptanceOmair Imtiaz was also becoming a citizen on Canada Day, a feat he also attributes in part to the kindness and guidance of many near strangers along the way. Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino addresses a virtual citizenship ceremony on Canada Day.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2020 19:52 UTC