Our Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies reflect on what it means to be Canadian and the value of active citizenship and inclusion. Hosted across the country, ICC Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies celebrate the plethora of cultures and languages that constitute Canada.
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Commitment to
Reconciliation
We acknowledge the history of colonization in Canada, including the ways in which colonial systems and intergenerational trauma continue to impact Indigenous peoples today. We commit to working towards reconciliation and to building better relationships in the future.
Past Highlights

Rochelle Ivri
Citizenship Judge
“What I like about ICC Ceremonies… is being able to hear stories of people’s perseverance, their reasons for coming to Canada, what they appreciate about Canada and what they’ve learned since they’ve been here, and how they’ve been able to contribute to Canada. It sets a really beautiful tone for what it means to be Canadian.”
Meet our guests

Crislyne | Vocalist
Crislyne is a born and raised Calgarian whose parents immigrated to Canada from the Philippines and Vietnam. The Canadian vocalist is the current 2022 Best Vocalist WInner of the Intercontinental Musica Awards. She has captivated listeners, having shared stages with seasoned professional musicians all across Canada and Europe.
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Sukruti Tirupattur | Bharatanatyam Performer, Teacher and Yoga Instructor
Sukruti Tirupattur is a Bharatanatyam performer, teacher and a Yoga instructor from Bengaluru, India. She moved to Toronto in 2019 to further her career. She is a Bharatanatyam instructor at Citadel + Compagnie and an Associate Artist at Nova Dance.
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Wilber Huang | Consultant and Senior Software Engineer
Wilber Huang was born in the city of Nanjing, China. He immigrated to Canada in 2000 and became a Canadian citizen in 2005. Mr. Huang also has actively volunteered for the Chinese Society of Nova Scotia and the local community. In 2014, he received the Halifax Regional Municipality and Nova Scotia Provincial Volunteer Award in recognition of his dedicated service.
This program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Conferring citizenship is the sole purview of the Government of Canada through the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Contact IRCC for any questions about the citizenship or immigration process.

Host a Ceremony
Our partners offer their welcoming public spaces and work with us to host ICC Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies. Email us to learn more.
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Our work is made possible by our network of partners and volunteers.
Perform
Cheer on the newest members of the Canadian family by performing at an ICC Enhanced Citizenship Ceremony.
Volunteer
Our Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies connect new Canadians with longer-standing members of their community.
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