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History of Canadian Citizenship
HISTORY OF CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP
William Lyons Mackenzie King not only holds the honour of being Canada’s longest serving Prime Minister (1921-1930, 1935-1948), he also holds the distinction of becoming Canada’s first official Canadian citizen in 1947. The concept of a Canadian citizen has been an evolving one. Residents of Canada have gone from being colonial subjects to British nationals domiciled in Canada before being able to call themselves Canadian citizens.
For most of its history since the first European settlement, Canada had been a part of a larger Empire (France and Great Britain). Despite the fact that Canada was granted autonomy in 1867 with the British North America Act, it was still not an independent nation. The British government still had authority in issues regarding foreign policy and citizenship was one of them. In the early 1900s, the British government no longer called those residing in Canada as “British subjectsâ€; instead they became British nationals domiciled in Canada. Canada’s participation in major international conflicts helped these British Nationals become Canadians.
As Canada got more involved internationally, Canadians started feeling a greater sense of pride as Canadians. Canada’s role in World War I bolstered its position as a nation. While Canada may not have constituted a great power, its contribution to the war effort was of great help to the Allies. Canadian soldiers helped in the Battle of the Somme and swept through Vimy Ridge. Britain needed the aid of its colonies and in return it offered its colony greater say in Imperial affairs. With the Statute of Westminster in 1931, all British colonies ceased to be subordinate to the Crown in England and became equal members in the Commonwealth of Nations. When the Second World War broke out, Canada joined the effort ten days after Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Again, Canada’s contribution to the Allied effort was substantial. Canadians led the effort on the raids of Dieppe in 1943 and captured Juno Beach during the invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944. After World War II ended, Canadians felt a great sense of pride in what they had achieved and wanted to be seen not as part of the British Empire but as an independent nation.
In the summer of 1946, the Canadian Parliament passed the Canadian Citizenship Act that came into effect on January 1st 1947. The Act granted Canadian citizenship to, among others, all British subjects born or naturalized in Canada, women who were British subjects and were married to a Canadian citizen prior to 1947, and those who were defined as members of First Nations or Eskimos. Canadian citizenship was seen as a privilege. While it granted entry to Canada to all citizens and allowed women to be in control of their nationality, it did not allow for anyone to hold dual nationality. Soon after the passage of the Citizenship Act, Canada saw a large influx of immigrants from post-war Europe.
In 1977, the Canadian government changed its Citizenship Act. Most notably, it removed the restriction on dual nationality and also repealed the provisions for which a person could lose their citizenship (except for charges relating to immigration fraud). Under the new Act (which is still in force today) Canadian citizenship can be obtained through birth in Canada, birth to Canadian parents or naturalization (living for at least 3 years in Canada as a permanent resident).
Soon after the Citizenship Act passed, Canada changed its anthem from “God Save the Queen†to “O Canadaâ€. In 1967 Canada changed its flag from the Union Jack to the red and white flag with the red maple leaf. Finally, in 1982, Canada was given the authority to change its Constitution without the approval of the British Government. The foundation of Canadian citizenship is an important milestone in Canadian history. It was born out of a new sentiment of pride from Canadians as Canadians that would carry on in the last half of the 20th century.
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Model Roundhouse Canadian National Harriman60 ft Coach set HO Scale |  |
1 Bid | US $30.99 | 42m |
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HO SCALE MODEL RAILROAD TRAINS LAYOUT CANADIAN NATIONAL BOXCAR FREIGHT M98004 | |
5 Bids | US $6.38 | 45m |
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Model Roundhouse Canadian National Express Refrigerator cars 3 HO Scale | |
1 Bid | US $11.99 | 47m |
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MT 20550 Canadian National 428650 40 Box Car NIB | |
1 Bid | US $8.00 | 1h 26m |
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MT 24280 Canadian National 40 Box Car 446214 NIB | |
2 Bids | US $8.00 | 1h 31m |
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CDS HO 81 DECAL CANADIAN NATIONAL 40 STEEL BOXCAR New | |
1 Bid | US $3.00 | 2h 13m |
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CDS HO 588 DECAL CANADIAN NATIONAL 50 DOUBLE DOOR BOXCAR New | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 2h 14m |
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US $59.00 | 2h 47m |
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NIB RoundHouse N scale 50 FMC Combo Door Box Car Canadian National | |
0 Bid | US $16.00 | 2h 57m |
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BNIB MTH Premier CN Canadian National dash 8 40cw dummy diesel engine 20 2942 3 | |
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US $214.99 | 3h 1m |
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N SCALE 4 BOX CARS CN LK LK | |
0 Bid | US $12.00 | 3h 29m |
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ATLAS CLASSIC LOCO ALCO RS 3 CANADIAN NATIONAL NO NUMBER BRAND NEW | |
1 Bid | US $99.95 | 3h 32m |
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Athearn 1604 CANADIAN NATIONAL Refrigerator Car 40ft Ice Bunker Reefer | |
1 Bid | US $5.00 | 4h 3m |
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HO SCALE TRAINS MODEL POWER CANADIAN NATIONAL 40 G2 STEEL REEFER 98264 | |
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US $3.99 | 4h 32m |
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CN 50 FT TOFC FLAT CARS 2 PACK McKEAN MODELS HO | |
0 Bid | US $15.00 | 4h 35m |
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ATLAS CANADIAN NATIONAL 50ft PRECISION DESIGN BOX CAR HO CN 416063 | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 4h 46m |
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Athearn Bev Bel Canadian National 50 Boxcar Ho scale | |
1 Bid | US $8.95 | 4h 51m |
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6 18506 Canadian National Diesel Engine Passenger Budd Cars and Non Powered Unit | |
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US $189.00 | 5h 32m |
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Canadian National GP 7 Diesel Lionel 6 8031 6 8258 Non powered Dummy Unit | |
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US $169.00 | 5h 33m |
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2x CN Canadian National Cylindrical Hoppers Intermountain | |
2 Bids | US $27.56 | 5h 35m |
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6 15812 Canadian National Passenger Budd Cars Non Powered Units | |
2 Bids | US $158.00 | 5h 36m |
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2x Proto 1000 Limited Edition 50 Newsprint Cars Canadian National CV | |
1 Bid | US $29.99 | 5h 41m |
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CN Canadian National Atlas Gold Series GP40 2W NIB | |
0 Bid | US $239.99 | 5h 49m |
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N Scale Bachman Corning Hopper C NHopper Transport Reefer and C O Box Car | |
0 Bid | US $10.99 | 5h 51m |
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2x True Line Train CN Canadian National Slab Side Hopper Cars NIB | |
1 Bid | US $59.99 | 5h 56m |
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GP9 CANADIAN NATIONAL PWR | |
5 Bids | US $20.49 | 5h 56m |
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Bachmann HO Scale Train Diesel GP38 2 DCC Equipped Canadian National 61111 | |
11 Bids | US $28.52 | 6h |
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Lionel 027 NYC Steam 4 4 2 Whistle Tender Caboose 5 Different Freight Cars | |
0 Bid | US $150.00 | 6h 9m |
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GUNDERSON 50 HI CUBE BOXCAR CANADIAN NATIONAL | |
2 Bids | US $15.50 | 6h 10m |
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Rapido CN steam generator car NIB Canadian National | |
1 Bid | US $44.99 | 6h 11m |
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Athearn Canadian National GP38 Road CN 4732 | |
11 Bids | US $28.35 | 6h 33m |
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Athearn Canadian National Grand Trunk Western GP40 2 Road GTW 6421 | |
10 Bids | US $24.78 | 6h 37m |
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CANADIAN NATIONAL STICKER AMERICAN FLYER TRAINS GILBERT | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 6h 44m |
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Athearn Canadian National C44 9W Road 2660 | |
3 Bids | US $35.28 | 6h 45m |
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MTL 23070 CANADIAN NATIONAL 40 BOXCAR | |
1 Bid | US $4.99 | 6h 46m |
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Lot of 2 Canadian National MDC kits b | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 6h 47m |
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Silver Streak CN Mechanical Reefer kit b | |
0 Bid | US $10.00 | 6h 49m |
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DTD TRAINS N SCALE MTL MICRO TRAINS 38340 BOX CAR CANADIAN NATIONAL CN 283032 | |
2 Bids | US $10.49 | 6h 55m |
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Lionel Searchlight Car | |
0 Bid | US $12.95 | 6h 55m |
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DTD TRAINS N SCALE MTL MICRO TRAINS 25650 BOX CAR CANADIAN NATIONAL CN 419587 | |
10 Bids | US $15.01 | 7h |
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N ATLAS Canadian National GP9 Ph2 Painted UnNumbered | |
0 Bid | US $69.99 | 7h 10m |
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N Roundhouse Four Car NorEast Mod Freight Car Pack BM DHCN BAR NIB | |
0 Bid | US $32.00 | 7h 10m |
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Athearn HO GP 40 2 Canadian National Diesel Engine 6416 NIB | |
0 Bid | US $44.99 | 7h 11m |
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LIONEL CANADIAN NATIONAL SD40 2 DIESEL LOCO 6 28259 | |
0 Bid | US $399.00 | 7h 14m |
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Athearn Canadian National C44 9WL Road 2509 Canadian Cab | |
3 Bids | US $24.16 | 7h 16m |
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CN CNR Canadian National HO Wood Kit Freight Shed | |
1 Bid | US $24.95 | 7h 16m |
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176 102 F7B CN ROAD 9193 CANADIAN NATIONAL | |
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US $64.95 | 7h 29m |
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Hopper Car ho scale Canadian National | |
0 Bid | US $3.00 | 7h 31m |
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N Kadee 40 CN boxcar early issue 20550 NIB | |
0 Bid | US $13.99 | 7h 40m |
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Lionel 8031 GP7 Canadian National Engine Shell NOS | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 7h 53m |
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC SP GP9 GP 9 5662 ATHEARN GENESIS HO RTR BLACK WIDOW | |
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US $151.99 | 7h 54m |
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SOUTHERN PACIFIC SP GP9 GP 9 5634 ATHEARN GENESIS HO RTR BLACK WIDOW | |
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US $151.99 | 7h 57m |
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Atlas 70 Ton Ore Cart Canadian National N Scale Train | |
1 Bid | US $4.95 | 7h 59m |
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MTH HO SD70ACe Locomotive CN 8010 DCC Ready 80 2027 0 NEW | |
23 Bids | US $102.52 | 8h 30m |
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RAPIDO CANADIAN NATIONAL SILVER SCHEME BAGGAGE EXPRESS CAR 9646 | |
2 Bids | US $10.50 | 8h 51m |
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O GAUGE 3 RAIL LIONEL CANADIAN NATIONAL CN FPA 4 AA DIESEL LOCOMOTIVE SET | |
5 Bids | US $272.00 | 9h 1m |
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HO Walthers CN Canadian National 40Ft Boxcar Car 501414 Kit 932 3113 | |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 9h 4m |
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Lionel CN Canadian National GP 7 Powered 8031 LNOB free shipping w BIN | |
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US $111.55 | 9h 9m |
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PENNY SALE 2 Canadian National Railroad Refrigerator Cars Kadee couplers metal w | |
4 Bids | US $7.09 | 9h 14m |
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Canaidan National Railroad 50 Precision Design Box Car 416063 Atlas 1362 2 | |
1 Bid | US $4.95 | 9h 14m |
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Micro Trains 52200140 Z Scale Canadian National CN 50 Gondola with Log Load | |
1 Bid | US $9.99 | 9h 15m |
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Kato Canadian National Illinois Central SD40 2 IC 6110 | |
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US $85.00 | 9h 22m |
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3 RAIL WEAVER BRASS CANADIAN NATIONAL RAILWAYS CNR 4 8 4 NORTHERN | |
2 Bids | US $325.00 | 9h 23m |
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N Gauge ConCor 50 Double Door Boxcar Canadian National CNR CN 561729 Die Cast | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 9h 24m |
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CSX Dash 8 40C 7592 by Bachmann Spectrum in excellent shape With box | |
12 Bids | US $21.00 | 9h 39m |
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4 HO frt cars CN Canadian National CNR 2 box ore car cab Proto 2000 Roundhouse | |
0 Bid | US $39.94 | 9h 50m |
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