Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the Canada Child Benefit’s more generous support for families

Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the Canada Child Benefit’s more generous support for families

Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the Canada Child Benefit’s more generous support for families From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

Media advisory Halifax, July 17, 2026 — The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in Halifax to highlight the increase to the Canada Child Benefit, lowering costs for families across Canada. The announcement is being made on behalf of the Honourable Anna Gainey, Secretary of State (Children and Youth).

The Minister will be accompanied by Shannon Miedema, Member of Parliament for Halifax. A media availability will follow. Please note that all details are subject to change.

The details are as follows: Date: Monday, July 20, 2026Time: 11:00 a.m. AT Location: Halifax (RSVP for exact location) Notes for media:

Media are asked to register in advance for this in-person only event by sharing their name, title, email address and outlet with IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca by Friday, July 17 at 5:00 p.m. AT. Please include “RSVP for July 20 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Details on how to attend will be provided afterward.

Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. AT.

IRCC.Info-Info.IRCC@cic.gc.ca For more information (media only): Taous AitSenior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary Minister’s Office Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship CanadaTaous.Ait@cic.gc.ca Taous.Ait@cic.gc.ca Media RelationsPeople and Communications Sector Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canadamedia@cic.gc.ca media@cic.gc.ca Government and Politics Canada Immigration and citizenship general public media advisories Hon. Lena Metlege Diab