Minister Diab to hold a press conference in Toronto

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce.

Toronto, December 7, 2025—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new measures to support Canada’s health workforce. Minister Diab will be joined by Maggie Chi, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health.

Date: Monday, December 8, 2025
Time: 9:00 a.m. EST

Location: Toronto

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 Sunday, December 7, at 6:00 p.m. EST. Please include “RSVP for December 8 press conference” in the email subject line.
• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. EST.
• The announcement will be available live on YouTube.

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