Starting as soon as June, new citizens may have the option of taking the oath on their own, without a citizenship judge. Critics say it “cheapens” the process.
Starting as soon as June, new Canadian citizens could take the oath on their own — without the need for a citizenship judge.However, critics warn the move would drastically change the decades-old ritual for generations of newcomers and with a click on the keyboard, further dilute the meaning of Canadian citizenship.
Under the proposed change, the immigration minister would have broad discretion to allow citizenship applicants to take the oath by other means and not necessarily before an authorized individual. “The flexibility would allow the Department to implement options aimed at improving client service and reducing processing times of citizenship applications.”
Citizenship applicants must go through a stringent screening process to ensure they meet all requirements, including three out of five years of physical presence in Canada at the time of applying. Those between 18 and 54 years of age must also show proficiency in either of the official languages and pass a citizenship exam before they are scheduled for a citizenship ceremony.as of April 2020.
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