Canada News Centre2026-09-04T16:57:05-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/news.htmlhttps://www.canada.ca/etc/designs/canada/wet-boew/assets/wmms-blk.svghttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/09/minister-metlege-diab-to-highlight-the-extension-of-the-federal-fuel-excise-tax-relief-on-gasoline-diesel-and-aviation-fuels-for-canadians.html

Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the extension of federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel and aviation fuels for Canadians

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-09-04T16:57:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-fragiskatos-to-make-an-announcement-in-toronto.html

Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Toronto to highlight an announcement regarding online passport renewals. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. A media availability will follow.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-07-28T09:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/07/minister-metlege-diab-and-parliamentary-secretary-koutrakis-to-make-an-announcement-in-vancouver.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside Annie Koutrakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Jobs and Families, will make an announcement regarding online passport renewals. A media availability will follow.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-07-27T12:06:03-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/07/minister-metlege-diab-to-highlight-the-canada-child-benefits-more-generous-support-for-families.html

Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the Canada Child Benefit’s more generous support for families

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-07-17T15:05:07-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/07/parliamentary-secretary-fragiskatos-to-announce-support-for-food-security-in-windsor.html

Peter Fragiskatos, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, will highlight the launch of the National Food Security Strategy to strengthen food systems in Windsor.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-07-03T15:43:13-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/07/minister-metlege-diab-to-make-an-announcement-in-winnipeg.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Winnipeg to unveil an innovative project to strengthen Francophone immigration in Manitoba. A media availability will follow.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-07-03T12:56:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/06/minister-diab-to-participate-in-a-canada-day-citizenship-ceremony-in-ottawa0.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens from 21 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-06-30T14:26:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/06/minister-diab-to-participate-in-a-canada-day-citizenship-ceremony-in-ottawa.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens from 26 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-06-30T14:26:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/06/minister-diab-to-hold-media-availability-following-meeting-of-the-forum-of-ministers-responsible-for-immigration.html

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.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-06-22T15:40:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/05/minister-diab-to-highlight-housing-investments-from-the-spring-economic-update-2026.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Dartmouth to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong For All that will help build more homes in Nova Scotia by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction and supporting modern methods of construction.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-05-08T12:10:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/05/minister-diab-to-highlight-spring-economic-update-2026-sport-investments-in-timberlea.html

Timberlea, Nova Scotia, May 1, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Timberlea to highlight recent sport investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong for All, focused on building stronger and safer communities.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-05-01T14:51:09-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/04/minister-diab-to-participate-in-a-special-citizenship-ceremony-for-citizenship-week.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 30 of Canada’s newest citizens from 18 different countries at a special ceremony to mark Citizenship Week. Citizenship Judge Joan Mahoney will preside over the ceremony. Citizenship Week, taking place from April 12 to 18, is an opportunity to celebrate the rights and responsibilities shared by all Canadian citizens. During Citizenship Week, Canadians across the country and around the world show their pride in their history, culture, achievements and shared citizenship.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-04-16T13:08:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/03/canadas-minister-of-immigration-refugees-and-citizenship-to-deliver-remarks-and-funding-announcement-in-greater-sudbury.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver remarks and make a funding announcement supporting Francophone immigration in minority communities. The event is being held on International Francophonie Day. The Minister will be joined by Viviane Lapointe, Member of Parliament for Sudbury. A media availability will follow.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-03-19T10:30:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/03/minister-lightbound-to-make-an-announcement-on-behalf-of-minister-diab.html

The Honourable Joël Lightbound, Minister of Government Transformation, Public Works and Procurement, will make an announcement on behalf of the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, relating to labour shortages in Quebec.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-03-12T13:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/02/minister-diab-to-make-an-announcement-at-the-canadian-club-toronto.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement related to immigration Express Entry categories as part of an address to the Canadian Club Toronto. A media availability will follow.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-02-17T12:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2026/01/minister-diab-to-hold-a-press-conference-in-moncton-new-brunswick.html

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.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2026-01-16T11:29:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/12/minister-diab-to-hold-a-press-conference-in-toronto.html

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

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-12-06T10:21:35-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/11/minister-diab-to-hold-a-press-conference-in-ottawa.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce a number of innovative projects to strengthen immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-11-26T15:02:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/11/minister-diab-to-highlight-federal-budget-investments-in-climate.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will host an event in Halifax, to make a Budget 2025 climate competitiveness announcement. Minister Diab will be joined by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-11-08T13:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/11/ircc-to-hold-media-technical-briefing-on-immigration-levels0.html

IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-11-05T14:39:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/11/ircc-to-hold-media-technical-briefing-on-immigration-levels.html

IRCC to hold media technical briefing on immigration levels

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-11-04T16:34:51-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/10/minister-diab-to-make-an-announcement-in-halifax.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement in Halifax

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-10-15T21:41:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/07/minister-diab-to-participate-in-a-citizenship-ceremony-in-calgary.html

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada’s newest citizens from four countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge James Clover.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-07-08T15:28:48-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/06/minister-diab-to-participate-in-a-canada-day-citizenship-ceremony-in-halifax.html

Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Halifax

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-06-30T08:49:44-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/03/minister-bendayan-to-participate-in-a-citizenship-ceremony-to-mark-international-francophonie-day.html

The Honourable Rachel Bendayan, in her first ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 64 of Canada’s newest citizens from 31 different countries at this special ceremony to mark International Francophonie Day. MJ Quraishi will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-03-19T16:09:50-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/03/minister-miller-to-make-an-announcement-in-woodbridge.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to support Canada’s construction industry.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-03-06T13:55:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/03/ministers-miller-and-valdez-to-hold-a-media-scrum-in-scarborough.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, will hold a media scrum to discuss the new Home Care Worker Immigration Pilots.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-03-06T13:00:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/02/minister-miller-to-make-an-announcement-in-ottawa.html

CANCELLED: The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce new measures to support Canada’s construction industry.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-02-28T11:44:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2025/01/minister-miller-and-minister-mcguinty-to-hold-a-press-conference-in-ottawa.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable David McGuinty, Minister of Public Safety, will hold a press conference to highlight important measures that have been introduced to improve the integrity of Canada’s immigration system and investments to strengthen border security.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2025-01-14T15:47:52-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/12/citizenship-ceremony-at-the-2025-iihf-world-junior-championship.html

As we welcome hockey players from around the world to Canada for the 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship, the Honourable Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 26 new Canadians from 14 different countries. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony, as candidates take the Oath of Citizenship at this special ceremony hosted by Hockey Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-12-20T15:06:14-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/11/minister-miller-to-hold-media-scrum-following-a-discussion-with-the-greater-vancouver-board-of-trade.html

he Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following a speaking program with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, which will focus on the 2024 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration Levels.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-11-12T12:13:42-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/10/ircc-to-provide-media-technical-briefing-on-immigration-levels.html

IRCC to provide media technical briefing on Immigration Levels

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-10-23T21:39:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/10/minister-miller-to-attend-citizenship-ceremony-in-winnipeg.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 80 of Canada’s newest citizens from 15 different countries at a ceremony in Winnipeg. Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-10-16T11:39:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/09/minister-miller-and-minister-boissonnault-to-announce-additional-actions-to-protect-our-immigration-system.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will make an announcement regarding the strengthening of our temporary resident programs and migration pathways.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-09-17T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/09/citizenship-ceremony-in-ottawa-to-launch-welcoming-week.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 61 of Canada’s newest citizens from 24 countries in a ceremony to mark the start of Welcoming Week. Welcoming Week, which runs this year from September 13 to 22, is an annual opportunity to recognize and celebrate the people, places and values that help everyone feel welcome and give them a sense of belonging in their community, no matter where they come from. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-09-12T10:04:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/08/minister-miller-to-announce-new-welcoming-francophone-communities-and-student-pilot.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce the addition of new communities to the Welcoming Francophone Communities initiative and the new Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-08-13T10:15:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/07/minister-miller-to-attend-citizenship-ceremony-in-toronto.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 400 of Canada’s newest citizens from 65 different countries at a special citizenship ceremony to mark the 40th anniversary of Cirque du Soleil. This will be one of the largest citizenship ceremonies in recent years and the largest ceremony across Canada to date this year. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Rodney Simmons. Cirque du Soleil ECHO performers will join the new citizens in the singing of the national anthem.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-07-17T15:22:16-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/07/minister-miller-to-attend-citizenship-ceremony-in-calgary.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 25 of Canada’s newest citizens from six countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Carol-Ann Hart.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-07-12T08:52:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/06/minister-miller-to-attend-a-canada-day-citizenship-ceremony-in-toronto.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 24 of Canada’s newest citizens from 6 countries at a ceremony hosted by the Toronto Blue Jays. The ceremony will take place in the TD Summit Suite at Rogers Centre and will be closed to the public. Citizenship Judge Rodney Simmons will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-06-27T15:46:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/06/minister-miller-to-highlight-budget-2024-investments.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight investments in Budget 2024.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-06-25T12:18:02-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/minister-miller-to-hold-media-scrum-in-toronto.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to discuss the caregiver program.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-06-03T08:53:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/minister-miller-to-introduce-legislation.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum regarding the introduction of a citizenship bill. Minister Miller will be joined by Jenny Kwan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East, and Kathryn Burton, advocate and parent.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-05-22T12:37:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/citizenship-ceremony-in-cambridge-to-mark-citizenship-week.html

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-05-14T11:11:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/citizenship-ceremony-in-surrey-to-mark-citizenship-week.html

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 40 of Canada’s newest citizens. Citizenship Judge Carol-Ann Hart will preside over the ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-05-10T15:26:32-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/05/minister-miller-available-to-media-at-the-forum-of-ministers-responsible-for-immigration.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside his provincial and territorial counterparts, will be available to media following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-05-09T15:16:14-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/minister-miller-to-address-off-campus-work-hours-for-international-students.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to address new rules governing off-campus work hours for international students.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-04-26T15:12:35-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/minister-miller-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-an-electric-vehicle-supply-chain-in-delta.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight an electric vehicle supply chain as part of Budget 2024’s commitments. Minister Miller will be joined by the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, and the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Sport and Physical Activity.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-04-24T12:40:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/minister-miller-and-minister-martinez-ferrada-will-make-a-housing-plan-announcement-in-whitehorse.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight a housing plan as part of Budget 2024’s commitments. Minister Miller will be joined by the Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-04-23T15:02:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/04/ministers-miller-and-wilkinson-to-make-a-housing-announcement-in-halifax.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, will make a housing announcement.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-04-02T14:26:19-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/03/ministers-miller-and-duclos-to-make-an-announcement-in-quebec.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship and the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, will make a housing announcement.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-03-26T20:05:58-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/03/ministers-miller-and-boissonnault-to-provide-an-update-on-temporary-resident-levels.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, together with the Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, will hold a media availability to provide an update on temporary resident levels.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-03-20T17:09:41-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/03/minister-miller-to-announce-new-immigration-pilots.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce new immigration pilots for rural and Francophone minority communities.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-03-05T13:34:24-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/02/minister-miller-to-provide-an-update-on-immigration-measures.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media availability to provide an update on immigration measures.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-02-28T19:08:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/02/citizenship-ceremony-to-mark-black-history-month-2024.html

To commemorate Black History Month, the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 19 of Canada’s newest citizens. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Rochelle Ivri.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-02-27T17:14:31-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/01/minister-miller-to-update-on-francophone-immigration-policy-initiatives-and-target-achievement.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will provide an update on various elements related to Francophone immigration in Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2024-01-15T17:19:25-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/12/minister-miller-to-update-on-measures-for-people-affected-by-the-conflict-in-israel-the-west-bank-and-the-gaza-strip.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will provide an update on the measures in place for those affected by the conflict in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-12-21T08:03:57-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/12/minister-miller-to-provide-update-on-the-international-students-program.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to provide an update on the International Students Program.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-12-07T09:43:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/11/minister-miller-to-attend-citizenship-ceremony-at-sherbrooke-city-hall.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 35 of Canada’s newest citizens from 11 countries at a ceremony at Sherbrooke City Hall. Minister Miller will be joined by Élisabeth Brière, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, and Raïs Kibonge, Deputy Mayor of Sherbrooke. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-11-30T15:32:59-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/11/minister-khera-to-announce-federal-contribution-to-reception-centre-in-peel-region.html

The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with Disabilities, on behalf of the Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference to announce a federal contribution to support housing needs for asylum seekers in the Peel Region.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-11-23T20:05:02-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/11/minister-miller-available-to-media-at-the-forum-of-ministers-responsible-for-immigration.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media availability alongside his provincial and territorial counterparts following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-11-16T15:26:00-05:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/11/minister-miller-to-hold-media-scrum-following-roundtable-discussion-with-the-greater-vancouver-board-of-trade.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold media availability following a roundtable discussion with the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, focusing on the 2023 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration Levels.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-11-02T13:18:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/11/minister-miller-to-hold-media-scrum-after-keynote-address-at-the-cd-howe-institute.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum following his keynote address at the C.D. Howe Institute on the 2023 Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration Levels.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-11-01T13:30:22-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/10/minister-miller-to-address-the-20242026-immigration-levels-plan-and-annual-report.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to address the 2024–2026 Immigration Levels Plan and Annual Report, outlining yearly targets for permanent immigration, with a focus on three classes: economic immigration, family reunification and humanitarian commitments.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-10-31T15:30:24-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/10/minister-miller-to-launch-plan-for-canadas-immigration-system.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will unveil the Strategic Immigration Review report and the plan to improve Canada’s immigration system.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-10-30T13:04:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/10/minister-miller-to-announce-steps-to-strengthen-canadas-international-student-program.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce plans to implement several steps to strengthen Canada’s International Student Program and protect genuine students from fraud.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-10-26T14:19:17-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/09/citizenship-ceremony-to-mark-welcoming-week0.html

The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 48 of Canada’s newest citizens from 13 countries. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Albert Wong.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-09-14T10:45:34-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/08/minister-miller-to-discuss-housing-affordability.html

The Honorable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will share details about the new tax-free first home savings account.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-08-10T16:57:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/07/minister-fraser-to-make-an-important-announcement.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an important immigration announcement.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-07-17T21:52:20-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/07/mp-chiang-to-announce-continued-support-for-hong-kong-residents-in-canada.html

Paul Chiang, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Diversity and Inclusion and Member of Parliament for Markham—Unionville, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an important announcement regarding continued support for Hong Kong residents in Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-07-10T12:51:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/minister-fraser-to-attend-canada-day-citizenship-ceremonies-in-toronto.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome several of Canada’s newest citizens at two special ceremonies in Toronto.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-06-30T14:52:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/minister-fraser-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-express-entry-for-skilled-newcomers-in-health-care-fields.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be joined by the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, to announce measures to address labour needs in the health care sector.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-06-27T15:49:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/minister-fraser-to-attend-collision-conference-for-exclusive-announcement-and-a-special-citizenship-ceremony.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will visit Toronto for an exclusive immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-06-23T11:36:40-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/minister-fraser-to-address-recent-reports-of-international-student-fraud.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media scrum to address recent reports of fraudulent acceptance letters affecting international students and graduates in Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-06-14T10:08:31-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/echo-announcement-at-freedom-toronto-regarding-rainbow-railroad.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will attend the Freedom Toronto event.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-06-08T14:59:47-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/06/minister-fraser-to-visit-winnipeg-for-immigration-announcement-and-a-special-citizenship-ceremony.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will visit Winnipeg for an immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-06-05T18:25:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/minister-fraser-to-announce-measures-to-strengthen-family-reunification.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce measures to deliver on the minister’s mandate letter commitment to strengthen family reunification. Minister Fraser will be joined by the Honourable Hedy Fry, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Centre, British Columbia.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-25T14:00:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/minister-fraser-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-employment-growth-for-bc-and-canada.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding significant employment and economic growth for BC and all of Canada.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-24T16:15:37-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/citizenship-ceremony-in-halifax-to-mark-citizenship-week.html

To celebrate Citizenship Week, the honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 10 of Canada’s newest citizens. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Joan Mahoney

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-23T16:00:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/minister-sajjan-to-hold-a-media-availability-regarding-pre-arrival-settlement-services.html

The Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make announce support for pre-arrival settlement services for newcomers.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-11T14:46:39-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/parliamentary-secretary-lalonde-to-announce-support-for-newcomer-settlement-services.html

Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding investments in vital settlement services for newcomers.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-10T17:54:46-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/minister-fraser-and-minister-gould-to-unveil-all-new-canadian-passport-design.html

Minister Fraser and Minister Gould to unveil all-new Canadian passport design

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-09T13:42:10-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/05/minister-fraser-will-make-an-announcement-regarding-the-agri-food-pilot.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding the agri­food sector’s labour market needs and strengthening Canada’s food supply system.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-05-05T16:16:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/04/ministers-fraser-and-anand-to-provide-update-on-the-situation-in-sudan.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, and the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of National Defence, will provide an update on the situation in Sudan following recent developments.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-04-28T16:50:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/04/minister-fraser-to-highlight-budget-2023-investments-to-provide-new-targeted-inflation-relief-to-the-canadians-hardest-hit-by-rising-food-prices.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight investments to provide new, targeted inflation relief to the Canadians hardest hit by rising food prices.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-04-05T17:11:04-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/04/minister-fraser-to-highlight-clean-investment-tax-credits-as-part-of-budget-2023s-commitments.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight Clean Investment Tax Credits as part of Budget 2023’s commitments to build Canada’s clean economy and create good middle class jobs.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-04-03T18:00:42-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/minister-fraser-to-highlight-budget-2023-investments-to-provide-new-targeted-inflation-relief-to-canadians-hardest-hit-by-rising-food-prices.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight investments to provide new, targeted inflation relief to Canadians hardest hit by rising food prices. The Minister will be joined by George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-03-31T16:53:25-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/minister-fraser-to-announce-a-new-federal-immigration-pathway-at-the-empire-club-of-canada0.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will deliver a keynote address at the Empire Club of Canada and announce a new federal immigration pathway.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-03-25T13:13:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/minister-fraser-to-announce-updates-to-immigration-measures-for-ukrainians.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding updates to immigration measures for Ukrainians in response to Russia’s illegal and unjustifiable invasion of Ukraine.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-03-22T00:02:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/minister-fraser-to-discuss-innovations-to-immigration-programs-in-canada-with-german-ministers-faeser-and-heil.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will take questions from the media following a tour of Giatec with Germany’s federal Minister of the Interior and Community, Nancy Faeser, and Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Hubertus Heil.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-03-19T17:33:00-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/minister-fraser-to-make-an-announcement-regarding-post-graduation-work-permits.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding post-graduation work permits (PGWPs). Minister Fraser will be joined by James Maloney, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-03-17T15:01:54-04:00https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2023/03/minister-fraser-to-announce-support-for-turkish-and-syrian-temporary-residents.html

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding new immigration measures to support Turkish and Syrian temporary residents in Canada. Minister Fraser will be joined by the Honourable Omar Alghabra, Minister of Transport.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada2023-03-17T14:58:24-04:00