Media advisory
Moncton, New Brunswick, January 16, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe.
Monday, January 19, 2026
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 Friday, January 16, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for January 19 press conference” in the subject line of the email.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 12:45 p.m. AT.
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





