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are Canada’s Future
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ICC Federal Election Survey: New Canadians still undecided, Cost of Living, Healthcare, and Housing are Top Concerns
08.04.2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2025 TORONTO, ON — A new national poll of new Canadians by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) shows that new Canadians’ votes are up for […]
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Talent Over Tariffs: Immigration As Canada’s Secret Weapon Against US Trade Barriers
02.04.2025
Canada faces growing labour shortages and U.S. tariff pressures—but is missing the opportunity to harness skilled immigrant talent. Learn how better immigration policy and integration can fuel economic growth, boost domestic production, and secure Canada’s future.
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Economic immigrants hand-picked by the federal government are leading a growing exodus of newcomers from Canada
19.11.2024
A new report from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), conducted by the Conference Board of Canada shows that immigrants are leaving Canada in record numbers, particularly the high-skilled immigrants Canada urgently needs.
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Reducing Number of Newcomers to Canada Misses the Real Issue of Current Immigrants Looking to Leave
30.10.2024
Immigrants with the greatest potential to fuel Canada’s economy are the most at risk of leaving within the next two years, according to new findings from The Newcomer Perspective, a large-scale study conducted jointly by Ipsos and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). With so much attention focused on how many immigrants Canada admits, new research shines a light on how successfully they are integrating into Canadian economic, social and civic life through the first 10 years after arrival.
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Overlooking immigrant talent an ‘own goal’ for Canadian companies
08.10.2024
Talent to win. A new report and playbook from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) and Deloitte shows Canadian companies several ways they can boost their financial scores with the help of immigrants already in Canada and keen to get in the game.
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Institute for Canadian Citizenship Launches National Campaign Celebrating the Value of Immigration
17.04.2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEApril 17, 2025 TORONTO, ON — The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) is proud to launch a bold new public awareness campaign: “New Canadians Make All the Difference.” At a […]
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ICC Federal Election Survey: New Canadians still undecided, Cost of Living, Healthcare, and Housing are Top Concerns
08.04.2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 8, 2025 TORONTO, ON — A new national poll of new Canadians by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) shows that new Canadians’ votes are up for […]
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Economic immigrants hand-picked by the federal government are leading a growing exodus of newcomers from Canada
19.11.2024
A new report from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), conducted by the Conference Board of Canada shows that immigrants are leaving Canada in record numbers, particularly the high-skilled immigrants Canada urgently needs.
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Institute of Canadian Citizenship partners with Cineplex to Celebrate Diwali
07.11.2024
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) and Cineplex are partnering to bring the joy of Diwali to newcomers across Canada. From October 31 through November 15, 2024, members of the ICC’s Canoo App can enjoy a free regular Coca-Cola® fountain drink at any Cineplex theatre, simply by redeeming an exclusive offer on the Canoo app.
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Reducing Number of Newcomers to Canada Misses the Real Issue of Current Immigrants Looking to Leave
30.10.2024
Immigrants with the greatest potential to fuel Canada’s economy are the most at risk of leaving within the next two years, according to new findings from The Newcomer Perspective, a large-scale study conducted jointly by Ipsos and the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). With so much attention focused on how many immigrants Canada admits, new research shines a light on how successfully they are integrating into Canadian economic, social and civic life through the first 10 years after arrival.
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Statement from the ICC on the Federal Government’s Announcement on Immigration Levels
24.10.2024
Statement from the ICC on the Federal Government’s Announcement on Immigration Levels
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The Institute for Canadian Citizenship and TELUS join forces to provide exclusive offers and no credit checks for newcomers to Canada via the Canoo App
17.10.2024
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship and TELUS join forces to provide exclusive offers and no credit checks for newcomers to Canada via the Canoo App
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Overlooking immigrant talent an ‘own goal’ for Canadian companies
08.10.2024
Talent to win. A new report and playbook from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) and Deloitte shows Canadian companies several ways they can boost their financial scores with the help of immigrants already in Canada and keen to get in the game.
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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.
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