A look at Canada Day through Heritage Minutes Canada Day celebrations are back this year after being curtailed by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a day to celebrate the nation’s shared history and achievements. People can expect big events, fireworks and get-togethers with family and friends. By Edana Robitaille
How immigrants can learn more about Indigenous people in Canada June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, an occasion to celebrate Indigenous people and cultures in Canada. Although immigrants oftentimes come to Canada not knowing much about Indigenous people, a recent Environics Institute survey suggests that immigrants generally want to support them, and one of the ways to do so is through learning. By Shelby Thevenot
How to become a Canadian citizen Canadian citizenship holds much significance and meaning for a lot of people. For many, Canadian citizenship is a promise of a better life. By Daniel Levy
Are you eligible for Canadian citizenship? Over 85% of Canadian immigrants become citizens, one of the highest rates in the world. By Daniel Levy
Canada offers free settlement services but many immigrants do not know about them Canada’s government-funded settlement services have so far been proven to help the majority of the newcomers they serve, yet many do not know how to benefit from them. By Shelby Thevenot
Canada allocates $100 million to support integration of newcomers during pandemic Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced $100 million in funding to ensure settlement services for newcomers meet their needs during the pandemic. By Alexandra Miekus
How Canada Day is being observed in 2021 As the pandemic continues to shape our daily lives, and Canadians are reckoning with the country’s relationship with Indigenous people – this Canada Day is going to look very different. By Alexandra Miekus
Canada celebrates diversity in June In Canada, June is National Indigenous History Month, Italian Heritage Month, Portuguese Heritage Month, Filipino Heritage Month, LGBTQ2+ Pride, and others. By Shelby Thevenot
