51 new Canadian citizens were sworn in before joyfully singing the Canadian national anthem. As citizenship judge Albert Wong noted, June is a special month for becoming Canadian: It is National Indigenous Heritage month that reminds us of the country’s historic roots; it is national pride month that encourages us to celebrate our diversity; and it is close to Canada Day. The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell pointed out that Canadians share a sense for their roots and a pride for making the way to a new country – “In Canada, we are at our best when we come together!” A beautiful and memorable event that reflects better than anything what citizenship means.