Canada’s Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Lena Metlege Diab, scheduled an announcement in Dieppe, New Brunswick, on November 12, 2026. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) confirmed that the event would be available to watch on YouTube.
Watch the Minister’s Announcement
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When and Where Was the Announcement Scheduled?
According to IRCC’s media advisory, the announcement was scheduled for Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Atlantic Time (9:30 a.m. Eastern Time), in Dieppe, New Brunswick.
What Has IRCC Announced?
According to IRCC’s official media advisory, the November 12, 2026 announcement in Dieppe, New Brunswick, concerns a temporary measure proposed under Budget 2026 to help provinces and territories address their labour market needs.
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab is presenting the announcement. Further details about the measure, including eligibility requirements and implementation timelines, should be confirmed through subsequent official IRCC publications.
What This Means for Applicants
Applicants should distinguish a ministerial announcement from an operational change to an immigration program. Changes to eligibility criteria, application procedures or effective dates should be confirmed through the applicable official instructions or legal instruments.
This article will be updated with a verified summary and practical analysis once the announcement’s details are confirmed.
Official Source
IRCC Media Advisory — November 12, 2026
Disclaimer
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