Ottawa, December 10 — The latest episode of “Pomeriggio con Rita”, hosted by Rita Antonelli on CHIN Radio Ottawa, delivered a highly informative and engaging broadcast, drawing exceptional participation from listeners.
Special guest Dr. Sandra Aiello, Head of the Consular, Visa and Citizenship Office at the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa, answered key questions regarding citizenship procedures, civil status registrations, AIRE, passports, and recent legislative updates on IMU and SSN access. The program saw a high number of live calls, with listeners seeking explanations and practical guidance directly from Dr. Aiello, making this one of the most valuable episodes of the season.
Topics covered included:
- the most common consular requests;
- Italian citizenship by descent and by marriage;
- essential documentation and timelines;
- registration of minor children born in Canada;
- the new IMU tax exemption for Italians abroad;
- access to Italy’s National Health Service;
- updates on passport services and digital platforms.
“Our mission is to serve our fellow Italians — in our office and through radio.
Providing guidance, clarity and support is a continuous effort that brings us joy and deep satisfaction.
The strong participation in this episode shows how important it is to stay close to our community and help them navigate their Italian documentation and rights.” declared Rita Antonelli Office Manager in Ottawa.
During the broadcast, listeners were invited to attend a special Open House on Friday, December 12, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at the SPG office located at 888 Meadowlands Drive, Unit 14, Ottawa.
Anyone who listened to the episode — and anyone with questions about Italian procedures, citizenship, AIRE, IMU, or passports — is welcome to visit our office for in-person assistance.
Guests will be warmly greeted with coffee, cookies and a welcoming atmosphere, reinforcing the role of SPG as a point of support for the Italian-Canadian community.
A replay of the episode will be available soon.
Next episode of Pomeriggio con Rita: every Wednesday at 2 PM on CHIN Radio Ottawa.