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IRCC Minister to Announce Immigration Initiatives for Francophone Communities Outside Quebec

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding immigration in Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. Minister Diab will be joined by the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe.

The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), will hold a press conference in Moncton, New Brunswick on January 19, 2026, to announce new measures related to immigration for Francophone minority communities outside Quebec. She will be accompanied by Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Member of Parliament for Moncton—Dieppe. While the announcement is focused on these communities, no specific details on Express Entry or related selection processes have been disclosed yet. Media representatives are required to register in advance to attend the event in person.

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