Speaking notes for the Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship: Prioritizing top talent in 2026 Express Entry Categories
Speech
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Introduction
Thank you Batia [Stein, EY Law] for that introduction, thank you to the Canadian Club for this opportunity, and thank you all for being here today.
I’ll begin by acknowledging that we are gathered on the traditional territory of the Wendat, the Anishnaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, and the Mississaugas of the Credit.
Thank you, Harpreet [Kochhar], Deputy Minister, for being here as well.