To whom do new citizens swear allegiance in the Oath of Citizenship?
- His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada
- The Chief Justice of Canada
- The Parliament of Canada
- The Prime Minister of Canada
Answer: His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada
New citizens swear to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Sovereign, a person who represents all Canadians, rather than to a document, a flag or a country. Today the oath names His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada, His Heirs and Successors. The oath printed in Discover Canada still names Queen Elizabeth the Second, who reigned when the guide was published.
Learn more: The Oath of Citizenship
- The oath begins “I swear (or affirm)” and promises to be faithful and bear true allegiance to the Sovereign and to her heirs and successors.
- Today the oath names His Majesty King Charles the Third, King of Canada, His Heirs and Successors.
- New citizens promise to faithfully observe the laws of Canada, including the Constitution.
- The oath says the Constitution recognizes and affirms the Aboriginal and treaty rights of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.
- The oath ends with a promise to fulfil one’s duties as a Canadian citizen.
- Allegiance is to the Sovereign, who personifies Canada, not to a flag, a constitution or a country.
- Applicants aged 18 to 54 must have adequate knowledge of English or French.
- The test covers knowledge of Canada and of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. Applicants 55 and over do not write it.
- After passing, you get a Notice to Appear to Take the Oath of Citizenship with the date, time and place of the ceremony.
- At the ceremony you take the oath, sign the oath form and receive your Canadian Citizenship Certificate.