Citizenship at Crossroads: Comparing Peer Naturalization Rates

26.05.2023

In February 2023, the ICC released new StatCan data revealing a steep decline in the number of recent immigrants choosing to become citizens -- a 40% decline for this cohort since 2001. As part of our ongoing efforts to explore what might be behind the decline, this article seeks to benchmark Canadian naturalization patterns with available data and information from other peer nations.

Giving more to newcomers in 2024: Danse Danse offers premium seating to newcomers and joins growing network of Canoo’s Newcomer Equity Partners

07.11.2023

The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) is pleased to certify Montreal’s Danse Danse as a Canoo Newcomer Equity Partner. Newcomers who are members of the ICC’s Canoo Access Pass will now have multi-year access to heavily discounted premium seats to Danse Danse’s programming, starting with the 2023-2024 season in the heart of Montreal’s cultural centre - Place des Arts. 

Meet CAP Member Bessy Espina

08.04.2017

Bessy moved to Canada in May 2012 from Davao City, Philippines. She received her citizenship in October 2016 in Mississauga. She currently lives in Toronto, and has a BSc in […]