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IRCC to Hold Media Briefing on Immigration Levels

IRCC will conduct a media technical briefing on immigration levels on November 6, 2026, at the National Press Theatre in Ottawa. The briefing is for accredited media members only.

National Press Theatre in Ottawa, entrance view.
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General information only — not legal advice. Immigration rules change often. Confirm details on the official Government of Canada (IRCC) or provincial website, and speak with a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) or lawyer about your situation.

Overview of the Media Briefing

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will hold a media technical briefing on immigration levels. This event is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time. The briefing will take place at the National Press Theatre, located at 180 Wellington Street, Room 325, Ottawa, Ontario. The briefing will be conducted on a background-only and not-for-attribution basis.

Details for Media Attendance

Media attending the event in person are required to arrive by 9:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Participation in the question and answer portion is limited to accredited members of the Press Gallery. Media members who are not part of the Press Gallery can request temporary access by contacting pressres2@parl.gc.ca. The event will also be accessible via Zoom for those who cannot attend in person.

Contact Information

For more information, media representatives can contact Taous Ait, Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary at the Minister’s Office of IRCC, via email at Taous.Ait@cic.gc.ca. Alternatively, media relations inquiries can be directed to the People and Communications Sector of IRCC at media@cic.gc.ca.

Sources

Prepared by Verixa from official information published by IRCC — News releases (canada.ca) (2026-11-07). Check the official source before you act. This article is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the IRCC media briefing scheduled?

The IRCC media briefing is scheduled for November 6, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Where will the IRCC media briefing take place?

The briefing will be held at the National Press Theatre, 180 Wellington Street, Room 325, Ottawa, Ontario.

Who can participate in the Q&A portion of the briefing?

Participation in the Q&A portion is limited to accredited members of the Press Gallery.