Immigrant Retention

Advocating for a Canada that newcomers choose to call home

We know that everyone benefits when newcomers make Canada their home. That’s why we’re working towards a more welcoming Canada through research, publications, advocacy campaigns, and our Canoo app.


Our Work

A new report from the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC), The Leaky Bucket, finds that growing numbers of immigrants to Canada are deciding to leave rather than stay.

The Leaky Bucket

Our research on immigrant retention paints a stark picture: As immigration levels stabilize and the population ages, losing highly-skilled newcomers comes with real economic costs for all Canadians –  slower growth, weaker innovation, and fewer workers in key sectors.

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Here to Stay

This research explores the various factors that
contribute to an individual’s intention to stay in
Canada permanently. It establishes the most
significant factors influencing one’s intention to
stay and highlights opportunities to support
immigrant retention through targeted investments in specific types of programming.

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Canoo App

Canoo is newcomers’ VIP Access Pass. With free entry to over 2000 partner experiences, exclusive deals and access to some of the hottest events, Canoo provides a warm welcome as newcomers make Canada their home.

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