ICC Immigration Dashboard: 2023 in Review

28.02.2024

Canada surpassed its immigration target levels. We review the immigration patters in 2023.

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.

ICC Immigration Dashboard: Immigrant Retention

28.11.2023

Canada’s future depends on immigrants. They bring vital skills and knowledge, addressing infrastructure and healthcare needs. But it’s not just about welcoming; it’s about valuing them. As ICC CEO Daniel Bernhard says, “If we can attract but not retain global talent, our prosperity is at risk.” Immigrants shape our society, helping build the Canada we aspire to.

New ICC research lifts lid on declining naturalization rates

03.10.2023

The proportion of permanent residents taking up Canadian citizenship within ten years of arrival declined 40% between 2001 and 2021. Today, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship is publishing a new […]

ICC Immigration Dashboard: PR Applications & Admissions

22.09.2023

By Adiba Hasan As autumn settles in, Canada is steadily progressing toward its immigration targets for the year. The latest update from the ICC Immigration Dashboard indicates that IRCC has […]

ICC Immigration Dashboard: Canada’s Immigration Progress and International Students Debate

13.09.2023

Canada’s immigration landscape in 2023 is characterized by both promise and challenges. International students not only enrich the country’s labour force but also significantly contribute to achieving PR targets. However, the housing crisis remains a pressing issue that demands comprehensive solutions, and policies must evolve to prioritize the well-being of international students.

ICC Immigration Dashboard: Driving Skilled Immigration

10.08.2023

Canada aims to welcome 465,000 new permanent residents in 2023, already reaching 47% of the target by May. Amid immigration and housing debates, the introduction of new Express Entry categories raises vital questions: Can category-based selection address labor shortages in trades, STEM, and healthcare? Join the conversation!

Canoo Insights Report: Part 4 Happy Canoo-versary!

17.07.2023

By Adiba Hasan In May 2023 the Institute for Canadian Citizenship commemorated the one-year anniversary of our transformative relaunch of the Canoo Access Pass (Canoo). As a charity dedicated to […]

ICC Immigration Dashboard: Decline in Immigration Trends

04.07.2023

As the Canadian government pursues strategies to nurture both population and economic growth, the importance of having access to immigration data is becoming increasingly important. According to the most recently available data, citizenship admissions were very low in April.

ICC Immigration Dashboard: Tracking PR Progress

02.06.2023

This latest analysis explores the most current numbers and trends in our citizenship and immigration dashboard.

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.

ICC Immigration Dashboard: Record PR Admissions vs. Ongoing Strike

24.04.2023

More than 1.7 million permanent residents and 1.1 million new citizens have been admitted to Canada since 2018. Last year, Canada admitted 431,645 permanent residents, making it the largest number […]