World Juniors: Canada holds citizenship ceremony ahead of hockey tournament [Video]

Ottawa is welcoming the world as it hosts the IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship.

But first, some new Team Canada fans were sworn in at a citizenship ceremony at the Canadian Tire Centre on Monday.

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A cheer and many happy faces were seen as 26 people became Canadian citizens.

It marked the end of a long journey for Gonzalo Lozano, whose young son was in the stands cheering him on. He first came to Canada as a university student, studying in Ottawa, and has worked toward this moment ever since.

“I just feel privileged to be here and actually become, like, a Canadian citizen in this. Such a nice way,” Lozano said.

This is the first time a citizenship ceremony has taken place alongside the World Juniors. The new Canadians who were sworn in Monday …