Minister Diab to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026

From:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Media advisory

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Dartmouth to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong For All that will help build more homes in Nova Scotia by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction and supporting modern methods of construction.

Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, May 8, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Dartmouth to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong For All that will help build more homes in Nova Scotia by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction and supporting modern methods of construction.

Please note that all details are subject to change.

The details are as follows:

Date:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Time:

9:00 a.m. AT

Notes for media:

• Media are asked to register in advance for this in-person only event by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Friday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. AT. Please include “RSVP for May 11 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. AT.

For more information (media only):

Taous Ait
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Taous.Ait@cic.gc.ca

Media Relations
People and Communications Sector
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
media@cic.gc.ca