What Does it Mean to Be a Citizen?

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Originally published in TEACH Magazine, 75 Years of the Canadian Citizenship Act Special Issue, 2022

By Carolyn Cooper

What it means to be a citizen has changed dramatically since the concept first appeared in ancient Greece.

Ask several people what it means to be a citizen, and you’ll likely hear a variety of answers. At its simplest, most people are citizens of the town or city they live in, with the same social, cultural, and civil rights and legal protections offered all residents of Canada (regardless of status) under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

National citizenship grants certain civic rights that make it more valuable than residency, such as the ability to vote in elections and run for political office. Because of this, the Canadian government places restrictions around who has official citizenship status, who can apply for it, and how citizenship is effected through the naturalization process. Becoming a citizen is often an aspirational goal for newcomers to Canada, and immigrants are encouraged to apply for citizenship so they may fully participate in Canadian society.

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Carolyn Cooper is a freelance writer and editor living in Kawartha Lakes, ON.

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