Since 2005, the ICC has worked to integrate newcomers into Canadian life as full and active citizens, while furthering Canada’s understanding of immigration and citizenship as powerful drivers of national renewal and success.
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Building Citizenship
Powered by our partners and a network of volunteers, the ICC hosts 60 Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies across the country every year that celebrate the plethora of culture, diversity, and languages that constitute Canada.
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Canoo
Canoo is a mobile app for new citizens and new permanent residents in Canada. With Canoo, you get unlimited free access to all our partner venues, amazing deals from Canada’s most loved brands, and free & discounted tickets to the best of Canadian entertainment activities.
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Meet Canoo’s Newcomers
Watch this video series to learn how Canoo has helped transform people from newcomers to Canadians.
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“These Canadian landmarks are now my places as well. I feel proud and blessed for being able to enjoy them. They make me feel at home.”
Ideas & Insights
As Canada’s leading voice on citizenship and inclusion, our research and insights shape the national conversation, contributing to a stronger, smarter and more prosperous Canada.
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Latest Research
ICC Immigration Dashboard: Canada’s Immigration Shift
20.12.2024
By Adiba Hasan Based on the most recent data available from October 2024, Permanent Residence (PR) admissions have reached 85% of the 2024 immigration target. In contrast, PR admissions by […]
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Canoo Insights Report: Peak Season & Hidden Gems in 2024
19.12.2024
This edition of the Canoo Insights Report focuses on the summer of 2024, which was the peak season for member activity this year. We at the growth in Canoo membership and Canoo activity at “hidden gem” venues.
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Economic immigrants hand-picked by the federal government are leading a growing exodus of newcomers from Canada
19.11.2024
A new report from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), conducted by the Conference Board of Canada shows that immigrants are leaving Canada in record numbers, particularly the high-skilled immigrants Canada urgently needs.
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Reducing Number of Newcomers to Canada Misses the Real Issue of Current Immigrants Looking to Leave
30.10.2024
Immigrants with the greatest potential to fuel Canada’s economy are the most at risk of leaving within the next two years, according to new findings from The Newcomer Perspective, a large-scale study conducted jointly by Ipsos and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). With so much attention focused on how many immigrants Canada admits, new research shines a light on how successfully they are integrating into Canadian economic, social and civic life through the first 10 years after arrival.
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Overlooking immigrant talent an ‘own goal’ for Canadian companies
08.10.2024
Talent to win. A new report and playbook from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) and Deloitte shows Canadian companies several ways they can boost their financial scores with the help of immigrants already in Canada and keen to get in the game.
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ICC Immigration Dashboard: Changing Patterns in PR Admissions
02.10.2024
The ICC Immigration Dashboard reveals shifting dynamics in PR admissions, with declines from major source countries like India and China.
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Canoo Insights Report: Ottawa feature
11.09.2024
Canoo membership in Ottawa continues to grow, reaching nearly 40,000 at the end of July 2024. Top venues are the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Canadian Museum of History.
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ICC Immigration Dashboard: Citizenship and Bill-C71
26.08.2024
By Adiba Hasan At the midyear point, the ICC Immigration Dashboard reveals that permanent residence (PR) admissions have reached 53% of the 2024 immigration target. In June 2024, Immigration, Refugees, […]
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ICC Immigration Dashboard: Family-Class Immigration Trends
30.07.2024
By Adiba Hasan The latest data in the ICC’s Immigration Dashboard indicates a steady admission of permanent residents (PRs) in 2024, reaching 43% of the targeted levels for the year. […]
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