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Rights and Responsibilities › Citizenship
What is the Oath of Citizenship?
- A public commitment to Canada, swearing allegiance to the Sovereign and pledging to respect rights, freedoms and laws
- A declaration renouncing all other citizenships
- A promise to pay taxes and obey all laws
- A pledge to learn both official languages
Why this is the correct answer
At citizenship ceremonies, new Canadians take the Oath of Citizenship, pledging loyalty to the King and committing to respect Canada's rights, freedoms, and laws. Taking this oath publicly is the formal moment a permanent resident becomes a Canadian citizen.