Ceremony at Assiniboine Park welcomes 30 new Canadians
Hailing from 12 different countries, 30 new Canadians gathered at the Performance Garden for the final legal step to become a Canadian citizen.
'I really feel very happy,' said Sanjeev Kumar, who came with his family from Punjab, India, to Canada a decade ago. 'I have so many more opportunities to look ahead to in my life.'
For 18-year-old Sanchi, Sanjeev's daughter, the ability to vote in elections was the most anticipated element of becoming a Canadian.
'I just missed that last election by very little, and I was pretty upset about it, but now I'm finally Canadian, and I'm just glad to have a voice in Canada to speak up about the things that are happening,' said Sanchi.
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Dwight MacAulay, officer of the citizenship ceremony, shakes hands with a new Canadian on July 1, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
'Appreciating diversity here in Canada, I think it's very important, especially considering what's happening with our downstairs neighbours.'
The first-year University of Manitoba student said she aspires to become a lawyer one day to stand up for human rights.
'Human rights, for sure, it's a huge part of the things that I believe in. I just believe, you know, equal rights for all, no matter where they're from.'
MP Doug Eyolfson was among the dignitaries who attended the ceremony, adding that it was 'very meaningful' to be a part of the event.
'You are now officially citizens of the greatest country in the world,' he said. 'We have a nation that is built on tolerance and inclusivity. We're a society that helps each other.'
Lyric Theatre
Performance at the Lyric Theatre on July 1, 2025. (Daniel Timmerman/CTV News Winnipeg)
Meanwhile, at the nearby Lyric Theatre, Winnipeggers gathered to experience live music as part of a Canada Day lineup to celebrate the nation.
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