Virtual citizenship ceremonies under review as petition calls on government to cut back

The federal government says it is weighing its options about whether to discontinue virtual citizenship ceremonies, as it faces criticism from well-known Canadians who have presided over the classic, in-person sessions for years, as well as more than 1,500 people who have signed a petition to Parliament urging Ottawa to pull the plug.

Virtual citizenship ceremonies under review as petition calls on government to cut back
A new Canadian holds a flag, their citizenship certificate and a letter signed by Prime Minister Trudeau.

The federal government says it is weighing its options about whether to discontinue virtual citizenship ceremonies, as it faces criticism from well-known Canadians who have presided over the classic, in-person sessions for years, as well as more than 1,500 people who have signed a petition to Parliament urging Ottawa to pull the plug.