MEDIA ADVISORY - Minister Fraser to highlight ongoing work to reduce backlogs and strengthen Canada's immigration system

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 23, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, will highlight ongoing work to strengthen Canada's immigration system, with a focus on addressing labour shortages, reducing backlogs, improving client experience, and reuniting families. A media availability will follow the announcement.

Special Guests:

• Patrick Mackenzie, CEO of the Immigrant Employment Council of British Columbia

Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Ceremony Start Time: 9:00 a.m. PT

Location:
North Point, 100 The Pointe
999 Canada Place
Vancouver, BC

Notes for media:

• Media are asked to arrive no later than 8:45 a.m. PT.
• Out-of-town journalists may join by dialing:
• Toll-free dial-in number (Canada and United States): 1-866-206-0153
• Local dial-in number: 613-954-9003
• Participant passcode: 7990385#

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

(media only) Media Relations, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, 613-952-1650, [email protected]; Aidan Strickland, Press Secretary, Minister's Office, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, [email protected]