| has gloss | eng: Honorary Canadian citizenship (French: Citoyenneté canadienne honoraire) is an honour wherein Canadian citizenship is bestowed by the Governor General of Canada, with the approval of parliament, on foreigners of exceptional merit. It is a symbolic honour; the recipient does not take the Oath of Citizenship, and thus does not receive any rights, privileges or duties typically held by a Canadian citizen. #Nelson Mandela, Anti-apartheid activist, former president of South Africa and recipient of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in 2001. #Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama and recipient of the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in 2006. #Aung San Suu Kyi, Prime Minister-elect of Burma and recipient of the 1991 Nobel Peace Prize, awarded in 2007. #His Highness the Aga Khan, awarded in 2009. |