Canada Day ceremony.The virtual ceremony takes place this afternoon and will bring together people ranging in age from six to 66 to swear the oath and hear from the prime minister and other dignitaries.
Coronavirus reshapes Canada Day celebrations from large festivals to online shows Canada Day citizenship ceremonies are a hallmark of the holiday, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced them online — since April 1, there have been over 1,000 virtual events.Wednesday’s event is also expected to highlight something many Canadians have learned during the pandemic: the crucial role immigrants play in staffing Canada’s health-care system.Among the new citizens are nurses and personal support workers, including Sweeny Karande and Omair Imtiaz.Both.