The Government of Canada is considering holding virtual citizenship ceremonies in response to a petition requesting their cancellation. Immigration Minister Marc Miller acknowledged the preference for in-person ceremonies but also recognized the importance of flexibility, particularly in rural areas. To address a backlog and overcome the challenges posed by social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced virtual ceremonies. This alternative has become increasingly popular, with less than 10% of new Canadians choosing in-person ceremonies in the last six months of 2022. However, there has been opposition to virtual ceremonies, with critics arguing that they lack the same significance as in-person ceremonies.
Canada is considering virtual citizenship ceremonies as a petition urges the Government to cancel
