TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2026 /CNW/ - 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.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
Keynote address and announcement at the Canadian Club Toronto |
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Time: |
Speech to begin at 12:40 p.m. ET |
Location: |
RSVP for venue details |
Notes for media:
- Media are asked to register in advance for venue details with the Canadian Club Toronto by emailing [email protected].
- Media planning on setting up a camera for the speech are asked to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. ET.
Media availability
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1:45 p.m. ET |
Location: |
RSVP for venue details |
Notes for media:
- Media are asked to register in advance for this event by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with [email protected] by Tuesday, February 17, at 6:00 p.m. ET. Please include "RSVP for February 18 press conference" in the subject line of the email.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 1:30 p.m. ET.
SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For more information (media only): Laura Blondeau, Director of Communications, Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 343-550-4808, [email protected]; Media Relations, People and Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-952-1650, [email protected]
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