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 52 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.

Date:                    Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Time:                    10 a.m. ET
Location:              Ottawa

The ceremony will be available for live viewing on YouTube.

Notes for media:

• Media are asked to register in advance to attend in person 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 morning 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 9:45 a.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]