ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with the Vancouver Art Gallery to welcome 30 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Vancouver on October 10, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/Geoff Howe
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with Via Rail to welcome 40 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Ottawa in October 25, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/Andrea Cardin
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with Bishop’s University to welcome 40 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Sherbrooke, Quebec on October 4, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/Maxime Picard
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with the Parks Canada to welcome 50 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony at the Salt & Fir Centre, Fundy National Park (New Brunswick) on October 2, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Nigel Fearon / ©Parks Canada/ Fundy National Park
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with the TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning to welcome 46 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Toronto on September 24, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/ Alyssa Faoro
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with the Okanagan Regional Library to welcome 60 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Kelowna on August 15, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/Kailey Frey
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with Science North to welcome 82 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Sudbury on August 16, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/ John Shelley Robbie, JORO Photography
Ali Sayedi first came to Canada from Iran for a seminar in 2003. After spending two weeks here, he quickly found Canada to be the “country of opportunities” and decided to stay to continue his career.
In February of this year, Ali became a Canadian citizen and picked up his Cultural Access Pass shortly afterwards. His interests include exploring different cultures, and also hiking. As a result, he mostly uses his CAP card to visit national parks and take in musical events. He also plans on using his one-time-use 50% off VIA Rail coupon over the summer to explore more of Canada.
“Canada is a beautiful country and has friendly people; I like it,” says Ali. Of CAP, he says that the pass it helps keep him informed about arts and culture events happening in his community. “I am getting familiar with new culture and places. [Cultural spaces] provide an environment for more communication and studying.”
When we asked what is the most important thing all Canadians should know about new Canadian citizens is, Aly said: “They are Canadian but just came later!”
About CAP: For nearly 10 years, the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) has delivered the Cultural Access Pass (CAP), an innovative, best-in-class program that gives new citizens access to Canadian culture. It’s time to shift CAP to the digital age. Support the ICC.
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ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with Railway Coastal Museum to welcome 25 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in St. John’s on July 1, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony. Please click here to view the entire gallery.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/ Brian Carey, Brian Carey Photography
ICC community citizenship ceremonies are a celebration of Canada’s newest citizens and offer unique opportunities to reflect on what it means to be active, engaged citizens. We were thrilled to work with the GTAA (Toronto Pearson International Airport) to welcome 60 new Canadian citizens at our ceremony in Toronto on July 19, 2018.
Below are a few highlights from the ceremony.
Photo Credit: Institute for Canadian Citizenship/ Alyssa K Faoro
