Windsor ceremony welcomes 40 new Canadians

A special ceremony welcomed 40 new Canadian citizens.

Candidates took the oath of citizenship at Catholic Central High School on Friday.

The event is one of 1,700 citizenship ceremonies held in communities across Canada every year.

Officials with Immigration Canada reminded the newscomers Friday of some Canadians who have made significant impacts on shaping our country, also took the oath.

Official swearing in. Congrats to the 40 new Canadian citizens! @CTVWindsor pic.twitter.com/qLXKP0M0ZC

— Stefanie Masotti (@SMasottiCTV) May 10, 2019