Statistics Canada data shows a steep decline in the number of permanent residents choosing to become Canadian citizens. While Canada leads the G7 in attracting immigrants, with newcomers now accounting for 90 per cent of population growth, citizenship rates are falling among permanent residents. In 2022, Canada welcomed a historic 431,645 permanent residents to the country. In contrast, 221,919 immigrants became Canadian citizens – the lowest percent ever, according to Statistics Canada data obtained by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship (ICC). The 2021 census shows 45.7 percent of permanent residents (PRs) became citizens within 10 years, down from 60 percent...