When are you considered Canadian?

Hi y’all! I hope you’re doing great!

I’m curious to know what born-and-raised Canadians think of non-native residents in Canada. I have identity issues because I’ve lived in several places, so unfortunately, I don’t really feel like I belong anywhere. I know—it sounds awful, but that’s just how it is. 😄

I take the word ‘integration’ very seriously, from asking GPT how a Canadian would act in certain situations to even dressing like a rural Canadian (I just really LOVE the style).

In Europe, no matter how hard you try, if you don’t have local roots, people will litterally laugh if you just say, ‘I’m Swiss.’ But I know that’s not the case here in Canada.

It’s been two years, and I already feel at home here. I want to cut all ties with Europe and make a fresh start. I’m actively avoiding making European friends to push myself to evolve and practice my English to maintain my bilingualism. (I’m from Montreal, and French is my primary language.) I am also considering moving out of Quebec...

At what point can I proudly say that I’m Canadian without justifying my upbringing and roots?