/R E P E A T -- Minister Fraser to attend Collision Conference for exclusive announcement and a special citizenship ceremony/

TORONTO, June 23, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will visit Toronto for an exclusive immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony.

Announcement at Collision's Centre Stage

The Honourable Sean Fraser will make an announcement regarding tech talent attraction strategies. This session will take place on the main stage, but will not be open to questions.

Date:              Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Time:             11:25 a.m. Eastern time

Location:      Enercare Centre – Collision Centre Stage
                      1-100 Princes Boulevard
                      Toronto, Ontario  M6K 3C3

Notes for media:

• Media must register in advance by sharing name, title, email address and outlet with [email protected] before Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.
• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 11:00 a.m. Eastern time.

Press Conference at Collision's press conference area

The Honourable Sean Fraser will repeat an announcement regarding tech talent attraction strategies, followed by a media question and answer period.

Date:             Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Time:             2:00 p.m. Eastern time

Location:      Enercare Centre – Press Conference Area
                      1-100 Princes Boulevard
                      Toronto, Ontario  M6K 3C3

Notes for media:

• Media must register in advance by sharing name, title, email address and outlet with [email protected] before Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.
• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 1:35 p.m. Eastern time.

Citizenship ceremony at Collision's Future Societies Stage

The Honourable Sean Fraser will welcome five of Canada's newest citizens at a special ceremony hosted by the Collision Conference. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Marie Senécal-Tremblay.

Date:              Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Time:             4:10 p.m. Eastern time

Location:      Enercare Centre – Future Societies Stage
                      1-100 Princes Boulevard
                      Toronto, Ontario  M6K 3C3

Notes for media:

• Media must register in advance by sharing name, title, email address and outlet with [email protected] before Monday, June 26 at 12:00 p.m. Eastern time.
• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 3:55 p.m. Eastern time.
• Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

For more information (media only): Bahoz Dara Aziz, Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, [email protected]; Media Relations, Communications Branch, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-952-1650, [email protected]