HALIFAX, NS, July 17, 2026 /CNW/ — The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Halifax to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth). The Minister will be accompanied by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax. A media availability will follow.
Please note that all details are subject to change.
The details are as follows:
| Date: | Monday, July 20, 2026 |
| Time: | 11:00 a.m. AT |
| Location: | Halifax (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 IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Friday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. AT. Please include “RSVP for July 20 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. AT.
SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada