"Citizenship Week is an opportunity for Canadians across the country to celebrate their citizenship and to learn more about Canada's history and the pioneers who helped build this great country", so said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.

Minister Kenney began the celebrations by attending a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa along with grade 10 students who participated in an interactive game-show quiz. Students competed against Parliamentary Press Gallery members and were asked questions regarding citizenship and Canadian history. The ten questions were based on Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Canadian Citizenship, which is a study guide for those preparing to pass a Canadian citizenship test.

"Discover Canada is an excellent source for both newcomers and established Canadians to find out more about our history and the pioneers that helped to build this great country," added Minister Kenney. He also announced the launch of an e-book and mobile application version of Discover Canada, making the study guide more accessible through different mediums.

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