Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Ottawa (afternoon)

From:
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Media advisory

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens from 21 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.

Ottawa, June 30, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens from 20 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.

Date:

Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Time:

2:00 p.m. ET

Location:

Ottawa

Notes for media:

• Media are asked to register in advance for this in-person ceremony by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for afternoon Canada Day citizenship ceremony” in the subject line of the email. Location details will be provided afterwards.

• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 1:45 p.m. ET.

• Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.

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