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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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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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