Sky‑High Surprise: A Citizenship Celebration Above the Clouds
Picture this: the CN Tower’s mega‑edge, dangling 1,815 feet (553 m) above downtown Toronto, becomes the stage for a humble oath‑taking ceremony. Six brand‑new Canadians, each hailing from a different corner of the world, strutted on the 116‑story platform—yes, the EdgeWalk—when Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen handed the citizenship oath to each brave soul.
Who’s Who in the Crowd
- One from India
- Another from India
- One from Poland
- Another from Poland
- A rootin’‑tootin’ “gal” from Germany
- And a final smoothie‑sipping fellow from United Arab Emirates
Though the CN Tower has hosted citizenship ceremonies before, this event was a first of its spectacular kind—literally, no one’s down here before. The platform’s cables made the whole affair feel like a giant carnival ride for the soul, with the city lights glittering all the way down below.
Why We’re All Aiming Sky‑High
Canada has long celebrated its reputation as a mosaic of cultures. In 2017, the nation welcomed over 270,000 new immigrants, and now every sky‑bound oath shows that the “sky’s the limit” is more than just a saying—it’s a living promise. Minister Hussen summed it up in a tweet: “The sky is the limit with #Canadian citizenship.”
As the new Canadians floated above the city, the moment felt both thrilling and symbolic—elevating them, literally and figuratively, to new heights of belonging. Cheers, laughter, and a little bit of wind on their faces: that’s the Canadian way of welcoming a bit of each of us.
