Minister Fraser to visit Winnipeg for immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony

WINNIPEG, MB, June 5, 2023 /CNW/ - The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will visit Winnipeg for an immigration announcement and a special citizenship ceremony.

Press conference regarding visa-free travel

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will make an announcement regarding visa-free travel.

Date:         Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time:        11:30 a.m. CT

Location: Winnipeg Richardson International Airport – Departure Terminal
                  2000 Wellington Avenue
                  Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3H 1C2

The Minister will be joined by:

• Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, Manitoba
• Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, Ontario

Notes for media:

• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 11:15 a.m. CT.
• Out-of-town journalists may join by dialling
• toll-free (Canada/US): 1-866-206-0153
• local number: 613-954-9003
• participant passcode: 2620118#
• The announcement will be available live on YouTube.

Roundtable with local stakeholders and community members

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will hold a roundtable with local stakeholders and community members at the Philippine Canadian Centre of Manitoba (PCCM).

Date:  Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Time:  2:15 p.m. CT

The Minister will be joined by:

• Kevin Lamoureux, Parliamentary Secretary to the Leader of the Government in the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg North, Manitoba
• Rechie Valdez, Member of Parliament for Mississauga—Streetsville, Ontario

Notes for media: This event is closed to media.

Citizenship ceremony at VIA Rail

The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, will welcome 20 of Canada's newest citizens at a special ceremony hosted by VIA Rail. The ceremony will be presided by Citizenship Judge Suzanne Carrière.

Date:        Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Time:        2 p.m. CT

Location: VIA Rail
                101 - 123 Main Street
                 Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3C 1A3

Notes for media:

• Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 1:45 p.m. CT.
• Photography and video are permitted during the ceremony.

SOURCE Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

(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]