/R E P E A T -- Media advisory - Minister Mendicino welcomes first group of Afghan refugees resettled through special immigration program/

OTTAWA, ON, Aug. 4, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a media availability to mark the arrival of the first group of Afghan refugees who have provided much-needed support to Canada's efforts in Afghanistan.

Date:	Thursday, August 5, 2021
Time:	9:30 a.m. ET

Notes for media:

• The media availability will be by teleconference. Media wishing to ask questions should dial in to the teleconference line below.
• Toll-free dial-in number (Canada/US): 1-888-265-0903
• Local dial-in number: 613-960-7527
• Participant passcode: 1490604#

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

(media only): Alexander Cohen, Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-954-1064, [email protected]; Media Relations, Communications Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-952-1650, [email protected]

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