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NDTV
28-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
87,812 Indians Got Canadian Citizenship In 2024, Most From Any Nation
Canada's Citizenship Week, which kicked off on May 26 and runs until June 1, is a vibrant celebration of the country's rich diversity and the shared values that define Canadian citizenship. At the heart of this celebration is the recognition of the incredible contributions immigrants make to Canada's growth and prosperity. According to Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, "Each year, Citizenship Week offers our country an occasion to reflect on the meaning of citizenship." She beautifully encapsulates Canada's identity as "a mosaic that includes Canadians of all backgrounds and cultures," emphasising the importance of Indigenous Peoples' histories and the commitment to reconciliation. The statistics underscore the significant role immigration plays in shaping Canada's identity. In 2024, a substantial 3.74 lakh individuals were granted Canadian citizenship, with Indian nationals making up 23% of this number, totaling 87,812 individuals, per a report in the Times of India. This represents a notable increase from 2023, when 78,714 Indians gained citizenship. Minister Diab praises the courage of those seeking better opportunities and security for their families, saying, "It takes incredible courage to face the challenges and uncertainty of a new place." As Canadians celebrate this diversity, the government has outlined its immigration plan for the next few years. The targets indicate a slight decrease in permanent resident admissions, with 3.95 lakh planned for 2025, 3.80 lakh for 2026, and 3.65 lakh for 2027. Despite this reduction, the government aims to prioritise those already in Canada, with over 40% of permanent resident admissions in 2025 expected to be from temporary residents. Minister Diab encourages Canadians to attend public citizenship ceremonies, highlighting the importance of recognising the value immigration brings to Canada. "As Canadians, it is our responsibility to continue to highlight the value that immigration brings to Canada, and to protect the inherent rights and dignity of those who seek to call it home," she emphasises. The Citizenship Week celebrations serve as a poignant reminder of Canada's commitment to its diverse population and the values that define its citizenship. As Minister Diab so eloquently puts it, "We also take this moment to recognise that our diversity is our strength and to collectively recommit to building a better future for all who live here."
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Canadian Citizenship Week 2024: Indians top the list as largest new citizens group
Canada began its annual Citizenship Week on May 26, running until June 1, with a focus on celebrating the country's diverse population and the shared values of Canadian citizenship . In 2024, Canada granted citizenship to 3.74 lakh individuals, with Indian nationals forming the largest group—accounting for 23% of the total, according to a report by Lubna Kably in The Times of India. Though the total number of new citizens dropped slightly from around 3.80 lakh in 2023, the number of Indians gaining citizenship increased significantly—from 78,714 in 2023 to 87,812 in 2024. Lena Metlege Diab, Canada's immigration minister told Lubna, 'Each year, Citizenship Week offers our country an occasion to reflect on the meaning of citizenship. Canada is a mosaic that includes Canadians of all backgrounds and cultures, and that holds at its centre the histories of Indigenous Peoples and our commitment to reconciliation. This week, and every week, we embrace the shared rights and responsibilities that come with Canadian citizenship and remember the common values that define us as Canadians. We also take this moment to recognize that our diversity is our strength and to collectively recommit to building a better future for all who live here.' She added, 'It takes incredible courage to face the challenges and uncertainty of a new place, and to seek better opportunities and security for one's family. As Canadians, it is our responsibility to continue to highlight the value that immigration brings to Canada, and to protect the inherent rights and dignity of those who seek to call it home. I encourage people across the country to attend one of the many citizenship ceremonies open to the public this week. Being part of this important milestone in someone's life is an honour and a privilege.' (Join our ETNRI WhatsApp channel for all the latest updates) As per the TOI report, even as Citizenship Week is being celebrated, the federal government has confirmed it will stay with reduced immigration targets. The current immigration levels plan has set lower figures for both permanent and temporary residents, including international students. Live Events You Might Also Like: Canada rejects Trump's free offer to join Golden Dome missile defense as 51st US State For permanent residents—who have a pathway to citizenship—the government plans to admit 3.95 lakh in 2025, 3.80 lakh in 2026, and 3.65 lakh in 2027. In 2024, India remained the top source country, with 1.27 lakh Indians becoming permanent residents. This marked a nearly 9% decline from the previous year. Country of Birth 2024 (% of total) 2023 (% of total) 2022 (% of total) India 87,812 (23.4%) 78,714 (20.7%) 59,580 (15.8%) Philippines 37,843 (10%) 36,871 (9.7%) 41,586 (11%) China 14,134 (3.7%) 12,621 (3.3%) 10,821 (2.9%) Total New Citizens 3,74,832 3,79,957 3,75,610 You Might Also Like: Canada sees sharp drop in Indian student permits as visa rules tighten Canada: PM Carney outlines immigration priorities in new mandate letter
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Canada launches citizenship week: 87K Indians had obtained citizenship in 2024
Canada has launched its annual 'Citizenship Week', which runs from May 26 to June 1. In 2024, a total of 3.74 lakh individuals were granted Canadian citizenship, with Indian nationals making up the largest group—accounting for 23% of the total. While this marks a slight decrease from the 3. 80 lakh (rounded off) new citizens in 2023, the number of Indians acquiring Canadian citizenship rose significantly, from 78,714 in 2023 to 87,812 in 2024. Lena Metlege Diab, Canada's immigration minister said, 'Each year, Citizenship Week offers our country an occasion to reflect on the meaning of citizenship. Canada is a mosaic that includes Canadians of all backgrounds and cultures, and that holds at its centre the histories of Indigenous Peoples and our commitment to reconciliation. This week, and every week, we embrace the shared rights and responsibilities that come with Canadian citizenship and remember the common values that define us as Canadians. We also take this moment to recognize that our diversity is our strength and to collectively recommit to building a better future for all who live here.' 'It takes incredible courage to face the challenges and uncertainty of a new place, and to seek better opportunities and security for one's family. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like People Aged 50-85 With No Life Insurance Could Get This Reassured Get Quote Undo As Canadians, it is our responsibility to continue to highlight the value that immigration brings to Canada, and to protect the inherent rights and dignity of those who seek to call it home. 'I encourage people across the country to attend one of the many citizenship ceremonies open to the public this week. Being part of this important milestone in someone's life is an honour and a privilege,' she added. However, the re-elected Liberal government will continue with the lower targets set in the immigration levels plan for both permanent residents and temporary residents (which includes international students). For permanent residents, who then have a pathway to Canadian citizenship, the target set has been 3.95 lakh permanent residents in 2025, 3.80 lakh for 2026 and 3.65 lakh in 2027. India is the largest source country, with 1.27 lakh Indians being admitted as permanent residents in 2024, even as this was a decline of nearly 9% over the previous year. Indians were the largest group to acquire citizenship Country of Birth 2024 (% to total) 2023 (% to total) 2022 (% to total) India 87,812 (23.4%) 78,714 (20.7%) 59,580 (15.8%) Philippines 37,843 (10%) 36,871 (9.7%) 41,586 (11%) China 14,134 (3.7%) 12,621 (3.3%) 10,821 (2.9%) Total number of foreign nations who acquired citizenship 3,74,832 3,79,957 3,75,610
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Cision Canada
STATEMENT - Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Diversity, Resilience and a Shared Future Français
OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1, 2025: "Each year, Citizenship Week offers our country an occasion to reflect on the meaning of citizenship. Canada is a mosaic that includes Canadians of all backgrounds and cultures, and that holds at its centre the histories of Indigenous Peoples and our commitment to reconciliation. This week, and every week, we embrace the shared rights and responsibilities that come with Canadian citizenship and remember the common values that define us as Canadians. We also take this moment to recognize that our diversity is our strength and to collectively recommit to building a better future for all who live here. "As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, a proud Lebanese Canadian, and the daughter of immigrants, taking this week to celebrate our newest citizens is especially meaningful to me. "It takes incredible courage to face the challenges and uncertainty of a new place, and to seek better opportunities and security for one's family. As Canadians, it is our responsibility to continue to highlight the value that immigration brings to Canada, and to protect the inherent rights and dignity of those who seek to call it home. "I encourage people across the country to attend one of the many citizenship ceremonies open to the public this week. Being part of this important milestone in someone's life is an honour and a privilege. "Every day across the country, Canadians find ways to show pride in their citizenship and exercise their rights as citizens, whether through volunteering in their communities, speaking up on issues of importance, learning our official languages, voting in elections, or celebrating national milestones. Each individual act is an affirmation of all there is to celebrate about being Canadian. "To those becoming citizens this week: your stories, your skills, and your decision to make this country home strengthen our nation, and your contributions and resilience will help carry us all forward. "This Citizenship Week, let us come together in celebration of our shared Canadian identity and all that unites us." SOURCE Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
STATEMENT - Celebrating Canadian Citizenship: Diversity, Resilience and a Shared Future
OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, issued the following statement today to mark the start of Citizenship Week, which runs from May 26 to June 1, 2025: "Each year, Citizenship Week offers our country an occasion to reflect on the meaning of citizenship. Canada is a mosaic that includes Canadians of all backgrounds and cultures, and that holds at its centre the histories of Indigenous Peoples and our commitment to reconciliation. This week, and every week, we embrace the shared rights and responsibilities that come with Canadian citizenship and remember the common values that define us as Canadians. We also take this moment to recognize that our diversity is our strength and to collectively recommit to building a better future for all who live here. "As Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, a proud Lebanese Canadian, and the daughter of immigrants, taking this week to celebrate our newest citizens is especially meaningful to me. "It takes incredible courage to face the challenges and uncertainty of a new place, and to seek better opportunities and security for one's family. As Canadians, it is our responsibility to continue to highlight the value that immigration brings to Canada, and to protect the inherent rights and dignity of those who seek to call it home. "I encourage people across the country to attend one of the many citizenship ceremonies open to the public this week. Being part of this important milestone in someone's life is an honour and a privilege. "Every day across the country, Canadians find ways to show pride in their citizenship and exercise their rights as citizens, whether through volunteering in their communities, speaking up on issues of importance, learning our official languages, voting in elections, or celebrating national milestones. Each individual act is an affirmation of all there is to celebrate about being Canadian. "To those becoming citizens this week: your stories, your skills, and your decision to make this country home strengthen our nation, and your contributions and resilience will help carry us all forward. "This Citizenship Week, let us come together in celebration of our shared Canadian identity and all that unites us." SOURCE Citizenship and Immigration Canada View original content:
