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Freedom, Choice, and a Life Rebuilt: Roy Ratnavel’s Canadian Story
30.07.2025
Roy Ratnavel\’s journey from a Sri Lankan prison cell to Vice Chairman on Bay Street is nothing short of extraordinary. But what defines him isn’t just success. It\’s gratitude. In this special feature, Roy opens up about the power of second chances, the responsibility to give back, and why immigrants are here to build, not take. His story is a powerful reminder that freedom, when chosen, is never taken for granted.
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ICC Reacts Following the Council of the Federation Gathering
24.07.2025
TORONTO, ON — Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship made the following statement following the conclusion of the three-day Council of the Federation gathering in Huntsville: The […]
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Building Canada’s Future: Why We Can’t Afford to Turn Away Skilled Immigrant Workers
16.06.2025
Canada is grappling with its most severe housing crisis in generations, requiring an unprecedented 47% increase in construction output to meet demand. The Canadian Construction Association estimates a shortage of 85,500 workers over the next decade, yet immigrants with construction skills represented just 2.4% of new arrivals – down from 9.6% in the 1980s. As the Carney administration pursues plans to build 500,000 homes annually, the question for Canadians isn’t whether we need immigrant construction workers, but whether we can afford to turn them away.
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From One Suitcase to National Impact: A Conversation with Dr. Kabir Jivraj
21.05.2025
Immigrants don’t just consume Canadian kindness, they also produce it in great quantities. Even those who may require support at first can become generous, devoted Canadians. In this series, we’re […]
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Second Annual Canoo Awards celebrate institutions that retain newcomer talent in Canada.
24.04.2025
The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) is pleased to announce the winners of its second annual Canoo Awards, which recognize institutions that open their doors to newcomers via the ICC’s award-winning Canoo app with exceptional effect.
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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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Building Canada’s Future: Why We Can’t Afford to Turn Away Skilled Immigrant Workers
16.06.2025
Canada is grappling with its most severe housing crisis in generations, requiring an unprecedented 47% increase in construction output to meet demand. The Canadian Construction Association estimates a shortage of 85,500 workers over the next decade, yet immigrants with construction skills represented just 2.4% of new arrivals – down from 9.6% in the 1980s. As the Carney administration pursues plans to build 500,000 homes annually, the question for Canadians isn’t whether we need immigrant construction workers, but whether we can afford to turn them away.
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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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ICC Immigration Dashboard: Canada’s Immigration Shift
20.12.2024
By Adiba Hasan Based on the most recent data available from October 2024, Permanent Residence (PR) admissions have reached 85% of the 2024 immigration target. In contrast, PR admissions by […]
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Canoo Insights Report: Peak Season & Hidden Gems in 2024
19.12.2024
This edition of the Canoo Insights Report focuses on the summer of 2024, which was the peak season for member activity this year. We at the growth in Canoo membership and Canoo activity at “hidden gem” venues.
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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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Jean Augustine and Nicholas Johnson in conversation with Yasir Naqvi
31.03.2021
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Conversations that Matter – Yasir Naqvi on democracy and active citizenship
23.01.2021
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France-Canada Dialogue: Democratic Spaces
24.11.2020
Learn more about the France-Canada Dialogue: Democratic Spaces by watching this webinar.
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Frankfurt Book Fair: Inclusion in Crisis
16.10.2020
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#StandTogether
10.08.2020
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Fighting disinformation and countering hate online
10.08.2020
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