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The Oath of Citizenship must be recited by all citizenship candidates in Canada in order to obtain citizenship, save for those with disabilities of speech and minors.

However, all must sign the oath, with parents signing on behalf of any of their children under the age of 14.

These actions are typically carried out in the context of a citizenship ceremony, approximately 2, 500 of which take place each year, and are functions normally presided over by a citizenship judge.

The governor general, a lieutenant governor, a Member of the Order of Canada, a Member of the Order of Military Merit with the rank of colonel or captain and above, members of the Royal Victorian Order, and holders of the Victoria Cross may be guest presidants at a ceremony.

These events also include the participation of a clerk of the court and, when available, a Royal Canadian Mounted Police ( RCMP ) officer.

The Canadian flag must be displayed, along with other national symbols, including a portrait of the reigning monarch.