Meetings and Events
June 23, 2026 - Ottawa, Ontario
Federal–Provincial–Territorial Immigration Ministers meet to discuss sustainable immigration
Participants:
- Minister Lena Metlege Diab, Canada – Federal Co-Chair
- Minister Lin Paddock, Newfoundland and Labrador – Provincial-Territorial Co-Chair
- Minister Zack Bell, Prince Edward Island
- Minister Nolan Young, Nova Scotia
- Minister Jean-Claude “JC” D’Amours, New Brunswick
- Minister David Piccini, Ontario
- Minister Malaya Marcelino, Manitoba
- Minister Jessie Sunner, British Columbia
- Minister Jen Gehmair, Yukon
The Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration (FMRI) met today to advance collaboration on the 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan and discuss federal–provincial–territorial (FPT) priorities. They discussed returning immigration to sustainable levels while considering regional, rural and northern contexts, addressing labour shortages, reinforcing key economic sectors, and supporting communities across the country. Ministers also discussed the role of Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) in advancing these considerations and the need for stable and adequate PNP allocations.
For more: Federal–Provincial–Territorial Immigration Ministers meet to discuss sustainable immigration
Note: As requested by the Government of Quebec, the Quebec minister responsible for immigration holds observer status at the federal and provincial-territorial ministers’ table. Under the Canada-Québec Accord, Quebec assumes sole responsibility for establishing immigration levels and for the selection, francization and integration of immigrants. In areas under its responsibility, Quebec develops its policies and programs, and legislates, regulates and sets its own standards. Quebec is not a party to the discussions and is not bound by the decisions made regarding pan-Canadian initiatives related to FCR.
October 15, 2025 –Toronto, Ontario
Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Minister Jim Reiter co-hosted the 2025 Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration meeting in Toronto, Ontario.
Participants:
- Minister Lena Metlege Diab, Canada – Federal Co-Chair
- Minister Jim Reiter, Saskatchewan – Provincial-Territorial Co-Chair
- Minister Jenn Redmond, Prince Edward Island
- Minister Nolan Young, Nova Scotia
- Minister Jean-Claude “JC” D’Amours, New Brunswick
- Minister David Piccini, Ontario
- Minister Malaya Marcelino, Manitoba
- Minister Joseph Schow, Alberta
- Minister Jessie Sunner, British Columbia
- Minister Caitlin Cleveland, Northwest Territories
Note: The Québec minister responsible for immigration holds observer status at the Federal-Provincial-Territorial Ministers’ Table. Under the Canada-Québec Accord relating to immigration and temporary admission of aliens, Québec fully assumes sole responsibility for establishing immigration levels, and for the selection, francization, and integration of immigrants. In areas under its responsibility, Québec develops its policies and programs, and legislates, regulates, and sets its own standards.
May 10, 2024 –Montreal, Quebec
Minister Marc Miller and Minister Jeremy Harrison co-hosted the 2024 Forum of Ministers Responsible for Immigration meeting in Montreal, Quebec.
Participants:
- Minister Marc Miller, Canada – Federal Co-Chair
- Minister Jeremy Harrison, Saskatchewan – Provincial-Territorial Co-Chair
- Minister Gerry Byrne, Newfoundland, and Labrador
- Minister Jenn Redmond, Prince Edward Island
- Minister Jill Balser, Nova Scotia
- Minister Greg Turner, New Brunswick
- Minister David Piccini, Ontario
- Minister Malaya Marcelino, Manitoba
- Minister Muhammad Yaseen, Alberta
- Minister Anne Kang, British Columbia
- Minister Caitlin Cleveland, Northwest Territories