Headline: “Canada Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Cirque du Soleil with Record Citizenship Ceremony”
In an extraordinary display of unity and diversity, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is set to welcome 400 of Canada’s newest citizens from 65 different countries at a special citizenship ceremony to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil. This event promises to be one of the largest citizenship ceremonies in recent memory and the most significant ceremony held across Canada so far this year.
Taking place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET in Toronto, the ceremony will be presided over by Citizenship Judge Rodney Simmons, adding an air of solemnity and importance to the occasion. Adding a touch of magic to the proceedings, Cirque du Soleil ECHO performers will stand alongside the new citizens in singing the national anthem, symbolizing the merging of cultures and the celebration of Canada’s rich diversity.
Media professionals seeking more information are encouraged to reach out to Aissa Diop, Director of Communications at the Minister’s Office of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, at Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca. For any media inquiries, the Communications Sector at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can be contacted at 613-952-1650 or media@cic.gc.ca. Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion that showcases the essence of Canada’s inclusive spirit and welcoming nature.
In an extraordinary display of unity and diversity, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, is set to welcome 400 of Canada’s newest citizens from 65 different countries at a special citizenship ceremony to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil. This event promises to be one of the largest citizenship ceremonies in recent memory and the most significant ceremony held across Canada so far this year.
Taking place on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. ET in Toronto, the ceremony will be presided over by Citizenship Judge Rodney Simmons, adding an air of solemnity and importance to the occasion. Adding a touch of magic to the proceedings, Cirque du Soleil ECHO performers will stand alongside the new citizens in singing the national anthem, symbolizing the merging of cultures and the celebration of Canada’s rich diversity.
Media professionals seeking more information are encouraged to reach out to Aissa Diop, Director of Communications at the Minister’s Office of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, at Aissa.Diop@cic.gc.ca. For any media inquiries, the Communications Sector at Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada can be contacted at 613-952-1650 or media@cic.gc.ca. Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion that showcases the essence of Canada’s inclusive spirit and welcoming nature.
