Minister Metlege Diab to make an announcement in Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario, October 15, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce changes to Express Entry to help Canada attract skilled talent, support economic growth and build a stronger Canada. A media availability will follow.
Kitchener, Ontario, October 15, 2026—The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will announce changes to Express Entry to help Canada attract skilled talent, support economic growth and build a stronger Canada. A media availability will follow.
Date: Friday, October 16, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET)
Location: Kitchener, Ontario (RSVP for exact location)
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, October 15, at 5:00 p.m. ET. Please include “RSVP for October 16 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Location details will be provided to registered participants afterwards.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. ET.
Reproduced from the original Government of Canada announcement.