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Oath to the Queen: Ontario Superior Court Justice Edward Morgan

Ontario Superior Court Justice Edward Morgan: TORONTO - Forcing would-be Canadians to take an oath to the Queen as a condition of citizenship is constitutional, even if it does violate free-speech rights, an Ontario court ruled Friday. , according to Winnipeg Free Press. "The oath of citizenship is a form of compelled speech," Morgan states. Michael McAteer is pictured in his Toronto home on July 11, 2013. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young In his ruling, Ontario Superior Court Justice Edward Morgan dismissed an application by three permanent residents, who argued the requirement was discriminatory and unjust. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.