New Citizens, New Hope for Canada | Calgary News

On Canada Day, fifty new citizens from twenty-one countries took the oath in Edmonton, including the Banwait family — Damanjit, who’d waited four years to reunite with his wife and child, now watched her become a citizen as their newborn, born on Canadian soil, symbolized their dream of a better future. Pharmacist Onyinye Muorah, moved to tears by the surreal moment, inspired her sister Vivian in the crowd — both embodying hope for belonging. Amid debates over Alberta’s potential separation, officials invoked PM Mackenzie King’s legacy, reminding Canadians that unity is the bedrock of the nation. Becoming citizens isn’t just paperwork — it’s a call to participate, vote, and shape Canada’s future, especially as the country stitches together its vast, diverse regions. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c409bd3a27f1658