Research & Ideas

Ideas & Insights

Tapping into our network of new immigrants from the Canoo Access Pass program, we ask about practical, real-life concerns and explore social, cultural, political, and economic factors that impact newcomer inclusion.

NEWS & INSIGHTS

Donor Spotlight: Debi Brown

Version française. By Mojoyin Adigun At the heart of every community are the people, and at the heart of every kind gesture, the same principle exists: People Matter. The Institute […]

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A Citizenship Ceremony Infused with Dance and Tradition 

On April 29, 2024 in Montreal, Quebec, the ICC recently hosted a vibrant celebration at the historic Cabaret Lion d’or, marking International Dance Day with a citizenship ceremony. 44 candidates from 22 countries gathered to become Canadian citizens, surrounded by an atmosphere of unity and diversity.

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Building Citizenship
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A New Chapter Begins: Celebrating Citizenship in Newfoundland

On April 12, 2024, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship hosted an Enhanced Citizenship Ceremony at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, Ontario, marking a significant milestone for 48 individuals from 33 different countries as they were warmly welcomed into the Canadian family by Judge Hardish Dhaliwal. 

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Building Citizenship
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ICC Immigration Dashboard: Balancing Growth and Challenges

IRCC released the 2024-2026 Immigration Levels Plan in November 2023, setting its PR admissions target at 485,000 in 2024 before levelling at 500,000 for 2025 and 2026. The latest data on the ICC’s Immigration Dashboard indicates that in January and February 2024, IRCC managed to admit 18% of its immigration target, which represents a 3% decline from the same period in 2023.

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Embracing Diversity: A Cultural Celebration of Canadian Citizenship at the Ontario Science Centre

On April 12, 2024, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship hosted an Enhanced Citizenship Ceremony at the Ontario Science Centre in Toronto, Ontario, marking a significant milestone for 48 individuals from 33 different countries as they were warmly welcomed into the Canadian family by Judge Hardish Dhaliwal. 

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Building Citizenship
Ceremony Photos

Canoo Insights Report: Canoo Across Canada

Canoo offers members the opportunity to explore beyond their province of residence and discover all that Canada has to offer.

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ICC Insights

Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship

The Adrienne Clarkson Prize for Global Citizenship is awarded annually to a leader whose life has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the ideals of belonging and inclusion.  

LaFontaine-Baldwin Lecture

Since 2000, the LaFontaine-Baldwin Lectures have gathered Canadians to reflect on democracy, citizenship and the public good.