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Minister Diab to hold media availability following meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration

June 23, 2026 in /by

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, alongside her provincial and territorial counterparts, will hold a press conference following a meeting of the Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI). Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Lin Paddock, Minister of Immigration for Newfoundland and Labrador and Provincial-Territorial FMRI Co-Chair. […]

Canada strengthens borders while supporting economic and tourism ties with Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon

June 5, 2026 in /by

As part of Canada’s Border Plan, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and its partners have strengthened screening, increased information sharing, and enhanced fraud detection to help identify non-genuine travellers and protect the integrity of Canada’s immigration and asylum systems. In 2025, Canada also strengthened authorities to cancel eTAs, visas, and work or study permits in […]

Canada strengthens Indo-Pacific ties through changes to visa requirements for eligible travellers from Indonesia and Malaysia

May 26, 2026 in /by

As Canada continues to deepen its trade, investment and strategic partnerships across the Indo Pacific, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced today that Canada will make changes to visa requirements for eligible citizens from Indonesia and Malaysia starting tomorrow, May 26, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Powered by […]

Minister Diab to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026

May 10, 2026 in /by

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a press conference in Dartmouth to highlight housing investments from the Spring Economic Update 2026: Canada Strong For All that will help build more homes in Nova Scotia by growing the skilled workforce, speeding up construction and supporting modern methods of construction. […]

Canada and global partners take action to advance migration priorities

May 9, 2026 in /by

Canada is working with partners around the world to strengthen migration systems and address shared challenges. This week, the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, led Canada’s delegation to the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) 2026 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Powered by WPeMatico

Canada announces new international migration capacity-building projects

May 9, 2026 in /by

As part of its ongoing work with international partners, Canada is investing in projects that help improve how migration is managed around the world. These investments support safe, orderly and regular migration, while also helping countries better integrate newcomers. This includes supporting better migration systems, training officials, and expanding safe and regular pathways for people […]