Our Impact

Since 2005, our programs have worked to give every newcomer to Canada the chance to become fully involved in our history, our culture and our politics. The generous support from our donors and partners has enabled this impact. 

450,000+

Newcomers participated in Canoo

16,857+

Canadians sworn in

381+

Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies hosted 

12

Major reports since 2014

Building Citizenship

Powered by our partners and a network of volunteers, the ICC hosts 75 Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies across the country every year that celebrate the plethora of culture, diversity, and languages that constitute Canada. 

350+

ceremonies hosted 

14,000+

new Canadians sworn in

4,324

roundtable hosts

5,600

volunteers

69

cities across Canada

Canoo

Our one-of-a-kind program, the Canoo Cultural Access Pass provides free admission for newcomers to over 1,400 museums, science centres, art galleries, parks, and historic sites across the country, as well as access to exclusive digital content and events.  

450,000+

participants

$45M

of value created for Canoo members

1000+

daily users of Canoo

1,500+

arts and cultural partners

Meet Canoo’s Newcomers

Watch this video series to learn how Canoo has helped transform people from newcomers to Canadians.

Nuno Silva

Member of Canoo

“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.”

6 Degrees

6 Degrees was the global forum for inclusion. It challenged our unsettled age.  6 Degrees was about connection, conversation, artistic representation, online engagement, and the power that comes from bringing people together. 

14

International events

20,500

Participants

1,000,000+

Participants online