MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Metlege Diab to highlight new Productivity Mega Deduction that will help businesses invest, grow, and create jobs in Canada

HACKETT'S COVE, NS, Oct. 8, 2026 /CNW/ -- The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will highlight recent government changes to Canada's business tax system, boosting Canada's advantage as the most competitive G7 country for new business investment. A media availability will follow.

Date:	Friday, October 9, 2026
Time:	1 p.m. Atlantic Time (AT)
Location:	Hackett's Cove, Nova Scotia (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 [email protected] by Thursday, October 8, at 5:00 p.m. AT. Please include "RSVP for October 9 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 12:45 p.m. AT.

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]