NEWS & INSIGHTS

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

Little Canada Makes a Big Return to Canoo 

12.05.2025

The Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC) is proud to announce that Little Canada will be returning to the Canoo app effective May 12, 2025. The partnership is not just renewed, but also enhanced; whereas Little Canada previously welcomed newcomers via Canoo for just one year, Canoo members will now be able to enjoy exclusive programs at this exceptional Canadian attraction for multiple years.  

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.