Becoming Canadian: Citizens’ Stories is a compelling and timely documentary that explores the origins and future of Canadian citizenship.

Produced by Sound Venture, in association with the Royal Canadian Geographic Society, and broadcast on CPAC (Canadian Public Affairs Channel). The Director was Sun-Kyung (Sunny) Yi, Co-ordinator and a Professor of Seneca Polytechnic’s Documentary Filmmaking Institute (DFI) and Documentary Non-Fiction Media (DNM) programs and Faculty Lead for the Seneca Film Institute.

It premiered on July 1, 2023, exclusively on CPAC, while the first official trailer was shown on June 30, 2023, on the Canadian Geographic.

Despite its status as a modern, progressive nation, Canada did not grant citizenship until 1947, a fact that is often overlooked in discussions of the country’s development as a nation.

Through nuanced storytelling and thought-provoking analysis, the documentary presents a vivid portrait of a nation in transition, illustrating how the Canadian Citizenship Act of 1947 has contributed to shaping Canada’s identity and fostering a more inclusive and diverse society.

Becoming Canadian presents revealing interviews with the descendants of the first official Canadian citizens and leading historians, and the use of rare archival footage offers a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives.

Becoming Canadian invites viewers to reflect on the profound social, cultural and political implications of what it means to be Canadian.