Canadians are proud of their citizenship and citizenship ceremonies reflect that pride. Canadians value the rights attached to citizenship and accept its responsibilities. If you have lived in Canada for at least three years as a permanent resident, you may be ready to take on those rights and responsibilities and become a Canadian citizen.

If you were born in Canada, you are a Canadian citizen.

If you were born outside Canada after February 15, 1977, and had one Canadian parent, you can apply for proof of Canadian citizenship. You may be Canadian if born before that time to a Canadian parent and can apply to establish your claim to Canadian citizenship.