KITCHENER, ON, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- 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 [email protected] 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.
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]
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