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

33,000+

Canadians sworn in

480+

Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies hosted 

12

Major reports since 2014

Building Citizenship

Powered by our partners and a network of volunteers, the ICC hosts 60 Enhanced Citizenship Ceremonies across the country every year that celebrate the plethora of culture, diversity, and languages that constitute Canada. 

480+

ceremonies hosted 

33,000+

new Canadians sworn in

4,324

roundtable hosts

7,000+

volunteers

70

cities across Canada

Canoo

Canoo is a mobile app for new citizens and new permanent residents in Canada. With Canoo, you get unlimited free access to all our partner venues, amazing deals from Canada’s most loved brands, and free & discounted tickets to the best of Canadian entertainment activities.

500,000+

participants

7,000+

daily users of Canoo

2,000+

cultural experiences across Canada

Meet Canoo’s Newcomers

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

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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