Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax
Media advisory
Halifax, June 30, 2025— The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, in her first ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 51 of Canada’s newest citizens from 18 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Joan Mahoney will preside over the ceremony.
Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. AT
Location: Halifax
The ceremony will be available for live viewing on YouTube.
Notes for media:
- Media are asked to register in advance to attend in person, by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Monday, June 30, at 5 p.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for Canada Day Citizenship Ceremony” in the subject line of the email.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. AT.
- Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.
For more information (media only):
Media Relations
People and Communications Sector
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca
Page details
- Date modified: