The Citizenship Oath: Full Text and What It Means

The Official Oath

'I swear (or affirm) that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, Queen of Canada, Her Heirs and Successors, and that I will faithfully observe the laws of Canada and fulfil my duties as a Canadian citizen.'

What It Means

You're swearing loyalty to the Crown (constitutional role), commitment to Canadian law, and willingness to participate as a citizen.

Affirmation Option

Don't believe in swearing? You can affirm instead. It's legally equivalent but uses secular language.