Virginia Pernalete: Citizenship

Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony Dept: MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - For some, it marked a welcome end to long years of waiting. For others, it engendered a tremendous sense of achievement, and for many more, it brought simple relief, according to Winnipeg Free Press. As the country marked its 145th birthday, the Canada Day weekend was made all the more special for a group of immigrants from 38 different countries who gained their citizenship ahead of the national holiday and adrian Pernalete left and his wife Virginia Pernalete right embrace their children Andrea bottom centre , 10, and Adrian, 13, as they leave the stage after being sworn in as Canadian citizens during a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony for 60 people in Vancouver, B.C., on Sunday July 1, 2012. The family is originally from Venezuela. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck But amid the wide array of emotions on display at a special citizenship ceremony in Toronto, one reigned supreme pure, infectious, joy. Related Items Articles Living flag event draws huge crowd to legislative grounds Thousands in red and white on hand for Canada Day celebration on Parliament Hill (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.