Becoming Canadian

Every year, hundreds of thousands take the oath of citizenship and officially become Canadian citizens. It’s the emotional culmination of a long and often rocky journey, fuelled by the hope and promise of what it means to be Canadian. This CBC TV series, Becoming Canadian, captures that milestone moment as new citizens share the unique path they’ve taken to become Canadian.

Striking portraits and first-person narratives tell the stories of these incredible new Canadians. Becoming Canadian explores what it means to be Canadian by taking a closer look at the diverse paths they take to get here.