Media Advisory - B.C. Lions celebrate CFL Diversity is Strength campaign by welcoming 30 new Canadians before Saturday's game

VANCOUVER, Aug. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, in partnership with the B.C. Lions and the Canadian Football League (CFL) will host a special citizenship ceremony at B.C. Place and will welcome 30 new citizens.

This citizenship ceremony is one of three ceremonies hosted by the CFL in celebration of the league's Diversity is Strength campaign.  

Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018

Time: 3:30 p.m. (local time)

Place:
BC Place - East Entrance
(located on the corner of Griffiths Way and Expo Blvd-below Gate C)
Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8

Notes for media

• Media interested in the ceremony should register in advance with the B.C. Lions Football Club contact below.
• Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

(media only), Media Relations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-952-1650, [email protected]; Jamie Cartmell, Director, Communications, BC Lions Football Club, [email protected], T: 604.930.5469, C: 778.558.0761

Related Links

http://www.cic.gc.ca