Minister Diab to hold media availability following meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside her provincial and territorial counterparts, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Immigration for Newfoundland and Labrador and Provincial-Territorial FMRI Co-Chair.

Ottawa, June 22, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside her provincial and territorial counterparts, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Immigration for Newfoundland and Labrador and Provincial-Territorial FMRI Co-Chair.

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 Tuesday, June 23, at 11:00 a.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for June 23 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Location details will be provided afterward.
• The press conference will also be available via Zoom. Meeting links will be provided directly to participating media following registration.
• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 3:45 p.m. ET.

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