Minister Lightbound to make an announcement on behalf of Minister Diab
Media advisory
Saint-Alban, Québec, March 12, 2026—The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement and Quebec Lieutenant, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, relating to labour shortages in Quebec.
Date:
Friday, March 13, 2026
Time:
10:30 a.m. ET
Location:
Saint-Alban, Québec
Notes for media:
- Media are asked to register in advance for this in-person only event by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Thursday, March 12, at 6 p.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for March 13 press conference” in the subject line of the email.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 10:15 a.m. ET.
For more information (media only):
Laura Blondeau
Director of Communications
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
343-550-4808
Lauralee.Blondeau@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations
People and Communications Sector
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca