Inclusion and Respect: Saskatoon Welcomes New Citizens

13.06.2024

On June 4th, 2024, the ICC hosted an Enhanced Citizenship Ceremony in Saskatoon at the Western Development Museum (one of the largest history museums in the province) marking a significant moment in the lives of 49 individuals who became new Canadian citizens. The ceremony was not only a celebration of their citizenship but also a testament to the spirit of inclusion and respect in Saskatoon.

New IPSOS-ICC Study Reveals Newcomers Feel Welcomed and Treated Fairly yet Challenged by Housing and Finances

06.02.2024

Early findings from The Newcomer Perspective, a study conducted jointly by Ipsos and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), show that newcomers have mixed feelings as they acclimatize to life in Canada. Preliminary results from the research, which will gather the views of 20,000 newcomers to Canada in 2024, demonstrate how critical it is for governments, businesses and all Canadians to understand all phases of the newcomer journey to Canada. That journey is indeed a very dynamic one, with significant shifts in perspectives and behaviours across different demographics and throughout the first ten years in Canada. As results also demonstrate, it is also a journey of mixed emotions.

Former governor general Adrienne Clarkson on COVID-19, misinformation, and discrimination

07.10.2020

For the last six months, many Canadians have struggled through the effects of widespread shutdowns and isolation at home. Our most marginalized citizens — including BIPOC, new immigrants, and low-income […]