'It's a dream come true. I've wanted to be a Canadian citizen for so long.'
on Saturday morning and aimed to showcase unity and belonging by welcoming those who just received their Canadian citizenship.
“It’s wonderful. It’s great. It feels like I’m being adopted into a great family,” said Francis Morales, who received his citizenship on Saturday. “It’s a dream come true. I’ve wanted to be a Canadian citizen for so long,” Endale Tafeta told Global News. Tafeta also received his citizenship on Saturday.
Officiating officer Irene Pfeiffer said many of the people who attended Saturday’s ceremony waited 10 to 12 years to get their citizenship.
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