January 1, 1947
Under Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, the Canadian Citizenship Act becomes law. Now all residents can have Canadian citizenship, whether they were born in Canada or elsewhere.
To learn more:
Library and Archives Canada
- Watch Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King becoming the 1st Canadian citizen during the 1st citizenship ceremony in January 3, 1947.
- Consult citizenship and naturalization records
- Listen to the podcast “Yousuf Karsh: Pursuing Greatness”
- Read “A Real Companion and Friend: The Diary of William Lyon Mackenzie King”
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
courtesy Library & Archives canada
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It's going to be a fun year for those of us with deep Canadian roots!
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