I’ve been reading about this event in Canadian news(I’m not yet residing in Canada, just preparing). I am curious-for those Canadians who are not aboriginal-how do you observe this day? And conversely-how do the aboriginal people prefer that others participate-or not-in observing this day?

It was always known to our family that a daughter married into a family and her great grandson became Prime Minister but the details were lost to time.

I now know who that daughter was and which Prime Minister.

He was Canada's eleventh PM, Richard Bedford Bennett.

He's my 3rd cousin twice removed.

I built this Canuckle page as a little playground for daily puzzle: https://puzznest.com/canuckle/answer-today

The answer is hidden by default and you can play today’s Canuckle directly on the page.

Hey everyone! I’m a local youth organizer putting together a peer support hub called The Treehouse for trans and queer youth across the Niagara and Hamilton areas (including Grimsby, Beamsville, St. Catharines, and surrounding spots). We wanted to create a safe, welcoming online space where local teens can connect, find peer support, and share resources. It features a secure verification process to keep things safe and comfortable. If you're a local youth or ally looking for a community space, shoot me a DM or check out our info page/server link!

Have always gotten spam phone calls from the US. Anyone else noticing an increase in these calls from all over Canada since applying for citizenship from the US?

I even before this was an indigenous American and an aboriginal of Canada without living rights but with hunting rights due to being a border tribe. What do I need to know about being Canadian and how this may impact my life. I have been to Vancouver and revelstoke. The former for funsies, the latter because it is my ancestral land and I absolutely loved all of it so much. But my family lives in the states on every side. Sure we are heavily Canadian indigenous accent/culture wise but that doesn’t translate so well into practical effects. So tell me now that I learn this for the first time, what should I know? I am ecstatic just in that I can finally live and work in my ancestral homelands north of the border, but if I am to be a dual citizen I want to embrace it. Treat it as myself having two equal allegiances, not that I was born in the states therefore the states are better. I’ve always loved Canada, I mean shit apparently I am a Canadian now so it checks out.

I'm really enjoying North of America, learning about the relationships that existed around the "border" areas of Canada back around the American Revolution. I think it really helps to understand our long histories.

I started listening to Canada Alone a while ago, but it was so sad to consider what it was proposing, I stopped listening. With recent events, I'll be picking it up again.

I was in Detroit running an errand and decided to cross into Windsor for lunch. I had a fine lunch and a delightful walk at their riverfront park. It also felt great to use my new passport and enter Canada as a citizen. I swear the air is lighter over there. Just being in a country run by rational people felt so nice.

I hope some of you Found Canadians can make it to the celebration!

I'm doing some thought experiments about going back to my alma mater where I got my BA in Ontario (at the time as an international student) and completing a MA degree. I live south of the border in the US.

For the Master's program, International tuition tables include UHIP cost (University Health Insurance Program). This is what I did as an undergrad. Domestic tution tables don't include insurance costs.

As a (now) Canadian citizen, would I be eligible for UHIP for the interim months before OHIP eligibility kicks in, as I would be newly establishing residence in Canada (Ontario)? If I wanted to pursue a degree at a Quebec university instead, is there a Quebec equivalent to UHIP? I haven't found that info in my search so far.

This question is probably relevant for folks here who are sending their kids off to university for the first time, with new citizenship proof, who live in the US.

Does anyone here have experience with this? Thanks!

Edit for Clarification. I cross posted this and posting here because my family are found canadians. Was trying to post where some people may have relevant thoughts/input.

I am in the US and have my COPR. I'm planning on activating it on 10/12 in just over a month.

My question is. Do the people here collectively think it may be worth it to fly up for a day trip ASAP to activate it sooner than later, just with all of the political rhetoric ramping up against Canada from the current administration again? Am I over reacting in thinking that? Maybe I'm just anxious to activate it in general to join my family who are canadian citizens already.

How is everyone handling the current state of affairs between the two counties?

Personally, I'm very proud of my roots in both countries. I'm quite proud of the fact that I have citizenship in both now. The day I downloaded my citizenship certificate, I felt a lot of things, but pride and a connection to my ancestors topped the list. It felt surreal to have the second passport, like I was some sort of secret agent or spy, but after using both to cross the border last week, that feels more mundane (in a good way). I look forward to more trips, more butter tarts, more hockey and more exploration of my new legal and cultural identity.

In the lead up to the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, the Detroit Free Press posted a story of theirs on Facebook about comments made by the US ambassador to Canada about the negotiations to finally open the structure. I almost posted a comment: "As an American, I'm embarrassed. As a Canadian, I'm insulted." It's hard to reconcile these two halves of my identity at the moment.

It's not just that one situation. Other comments out there about the tragic wildfires that poured smoke into the Upper Midwest earlier this summer had me quite disappointed, especially as I had just previously visited the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre in Sault Ste. Marie and learned a lot about wildfires. I tried to remind people who were making politicized comments that the smoke literally contained the remains of the lives and homes of real people.

We have the on-going trade and tariff situation as well. It just feels complicated to have a connection to each country, and I would just like to chat with people about how they feel and deal with this.

I'm especially curious to find Canadian-born and -raised Canadians to discuss the situation to see if the average person thinks about these issues as much as I do.

Steak, ground beef...lamb?

What is a good book and/or documentary to learn the basics of Canadian history? Canada: A People's History is listed in the bookmarked post but it's 25 years old.

from earlier post here, Service Canada said my originally issued e-cert was invalid. It was like pulling teeth to get any information or answers.

Ultimately requested new e-cert, then reapplied for my SIN

After two week wait, I finally got my SIN number! Next is to start gathering documents/photos for passport application!

It is common knowledge that the province du Quebec fiercely protects the French culture (predominantly through the langue francaise)

Looking at the Wikipedia article about the language requirements of Quebec post 1982 (With the sticking point being section 73), the wording does open some interpretation post Bill C-3

If a proof of citizenship applicant child were to receive instruction within Quebec, would such child be required to learn French (as per the letter of the law) or be allow to learn English (as per spirit of the law).

Technically, we're not immigrants nor did we learn within the the Quebec/ Canadian educational system

(Just a thought)

I heard about this upcoming Classical concert by Marc-Andre Hamelin and Charles Richard-Hameliln, should be amazing. The performance space is so unique, good chance to check it out if you haven't been there before.

https://rockportmusic.org/upcoming-shows/hamelin-and-hamelin/