The federal Liberals want to change the oath of citizenship to include Indigenous rights
New citizens swear their allegiance to Canada during a citizenship ceremony in Vancouver on July 1, 2016. A new bill proposed by the Liberals aims to change the words of Canada's oath of citizenship.
OTTAWA — Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen has introduced a bill that would change Canada’s oath of citizenship to include a reference to the rights of Indigenous Peoples. The federal Liberal government says the proposal demonstrates its commitment to reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples and a renewed relationship based on the recognition of rights, respect and co-operation.
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett says the change demonstrates to all Canadians, including the country’s newest citizens, that Indigenous and treaty rights are an essential part of the country’s character.
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