MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Diab to participate in a Canada Day citizenship ceremony in Ottawa

OTTAWA, ON, June 30, 2026 /CNW/ - The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will welcome 50 of Canada's newest citizens from 20 different countries at a special Canada Day citizenship ceremony. Citizenship Judge Rania Sfeir will preside over the ceremony.

Date:	Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time:	2:00 p.m. ET
Location:	Ottawa

Notes for media:

• Media are asked to register in advance for this in-person ceremony by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with [email protected] by Tuesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. ET. Please include "RSVP for afternoon Canada Day citizenship ceremony" 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 1:45 p.m. ET.
• Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For more information (media only): Taous Ait, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary, Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, [email protected]; Media Relations, People and Communications Sector, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, [email protected]