Building Citizenship

ICC enhanced 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. Powered by our partners and a network of volunteers, the ICC hosts 75 citizenship ceremonies across the country every year.

New Canadian citizens tell us what it’s like to be a part of the country (CBC Radio)

Why every Canadian should attend a citizenship ceremony (NOW Magazine)

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Community Citizenship Ceremony Photos

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Community Citizenship Ceremony Photos

Be Our Guest

Connect with Canada’s newest citizens as an ICC roundtable host. As an active, engaged community leader, share in the conversation on what it means to be Canadian.

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Be Our Partner

Our partners offer their welcoming public spaces and work with us to host ICC enhanced citizenship ceremonies, including the roundtables and a reception. All of our partners share our commitment to inclusion.

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Be Our Volunteer

The ICC is not currently looking for volunteer committee members. You are welcome to submit an application and we will contact you when we have an opportunity available in your city.

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Volunteer Application Form

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Upcoming Citizenship Ceremonies

October 2, 2019
1:00 p.m.

Fundy National Park, Salt and Fir Centre
47 Fundy Park Chalet Road
Fundy National Park, Alma NB, E4H 1B4

October 9, 2019
11:00 a.m.

Edmonton Federal Building
9820 107 St NW
Edmonton, AB T5K 1E7

October 10, 2019
2:00 p.m.

Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
1 Old Lodge Rd
Jasper, AB T0E 1E0

October 16, 2019
11:00 a.m.

Mississauga Civic Centre
Mississauga Civic Centre, 12th Floor, 300 City Centre Dr,
Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1

October 16, 2019
11:00 a.m.

Robert Andrews School
3230 Manlius St,
East Saint Paul, MB R2E 0H7

October 16, 2019
10:45 a.m.

Surrey City Hall
13450 104 Ave,
Surrey, BC V3T 1V8

October 28, 2019
11:00 a.m.

Robert Thirsk High School
8777 Nose Hill Dr NW,
Calgary, AB T3G 5T3

October 31, 2019
11:00 a.m.

Ismaili Centre Burnaby
4010 Canada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 1G8

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Community Citizenship Ceremony Photos

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Community Citizenship Ceremony Photos

Photos: University of Calgary, March 13

Photos: National Gallery of Canada, March 8

Photos: Ice Hotel, February 21

Photos: Hangar Flight Museum, February 13

This program is funded by

Conferring citizenship is the sole purview of the Government of Canada through the department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Contact IRCC for any questions about the citizenship or immigration process.