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/R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Minister Hussen celebrates National Flag of Canada Day at a special citizenship ceremony in Ottawa/

OTTAWA, Feb. 13, 2018 /CNW/- In celebration of National Flag of Canada Day, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 new citizens at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada office in Ottawa.

On February 15, 1965, our national flag was raised for the first time on Parliament Hill. The National Flag of Canada is celebrating its 53^rd anniversary this year. The maple leaf has become our country's most visible symbol, identifying Canada and Canadians to the world.

Date: Thursday, February 15, 2018

Time: 10:30 a.m. (local time)

Place:
IRCC Ottawa, Ceremony Room
235 Queen Street, Level C3, Suite 005
Ottawa, ON
K1A 0H5

Notes for media:

• Media should arrive no later than 10:15 a.m.
• Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.
• After the ceremony, the new citizens, their families and guests will be invited to Parliament Hill for the flag raising ceremony in recognition of National Flag Day of Canada.

 

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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