Minister Fraser to visit Winnipeg for immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony
Media advisory
Winnipeg, June 5, 2023—The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will visit Winnipeg for an immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony.
Press conference regarding visa-free travel
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding visa-free travel.
Date:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time:
11:30 a.m. CT
Location:
Winnipeg Richardson International Airport – Departure Terminal
2000 Wellington Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 1C2
The Minister will be joined by:
- Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, Manitoba
- Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, Ontario
Notes for media:
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. CT.
- Out-of-town journalists may join by dialling:
- toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US): 1-866-206-0153
- local dial-in number: 613-954-9003
- participant passcode: 2620118#
- The announcement will be available live on YouTube.
Roundtable with local stakeholders and community members
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a roundtable with local stakeholders and community members at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM).
Date:
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time:
2:15 p.m. CT
The Minister will be joined by:
- Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, Manitoba
- Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, Ontario
Notes for media:
This event is closed to media.
Citizenship ceremony at VIA Rail
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens at a special ceremony hosted by VIA Rail. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière.
Date:
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time:
2 p.m. CT
Location:
VIA Rail
101 - 123 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1A3
Notes for media:
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 1:45 p.m. CT.
- Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.
For more information (media only):
Bahoz Dara Aziz
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Bahoz.DaraAziz@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca
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