Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement regarding Francophone immigration in St. John’s

St. John’s, September 25, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in St. John’s to unveil innovative projects to strengthen Francophone immigration in Newfoundland and Labrador and other Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Metlege Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development for Newfoundland and Labrador. A media availability will follow.

Date:           Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Time:          10:00 a.m. Newfoundland Time
Location:   St. John’s (RSVP for location details)

The announcement will be available for live viewing on YouTube.

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 Monday, September 28, at 5:00 p.m. Newfoundland Time. Please include “RSVP for September 29 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Location details will be provided afterwards.
• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 9:45 a.m. Newfoundland Time.