Minister Diab to hold media availability following meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

From:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Media advisory

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside her provincial and territorial counterparts, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Immigration for Newfoundland and Labrador and Provincial-Territorial FMRI Co-Chair.

Ottawa, June 22, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside her provincial and territorial counterparts, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Immigration for Newfoundland and Labrador and Provincial-Territorial FMRI Co-Chair.

Date:

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Time:

4:00 p.m. ET

Notes for media:

• Media are asked to register in advance for this event by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Tuesday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for June 23 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Location details will be provided afterward.

• The press conference will also be available via Zoom. Meeting links will be provided directly to participating media following registration.

• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 3:45 p.m. ET.

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