Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Winnipeg

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 Winnipeg to unveil an innovative project to strengthen Francophone immigration in Manitoba. A media availability will follow.

Winnipeg, July 3, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Winnipeg to unveil an innovative project to strengthen Francophone immigration in Manitoba. A media availability will follow.

Date:

Monday, July 6, 2026

Time:

10:00 a.m. Central Time

Location:

Winnipeg

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 Friday, July 3, at 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Please include “RSVP for July 6 press conference” 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 9:45 a.m. Central Time.

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