Minister Metlege Diab to highlight the extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels for Canadians
Media advisory
Halifax Regional Municipality, September 4, 2026 — The Honourable Lena Metlege Diab, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, will be in the Halifax Regional Municipality to highlight the extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief on gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuels, as part of the government’s efforts to help Canadians lower every day costs. A media availability will follow.
The details are as follows:
Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. Atlantic Time (AT)
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality (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. Please include “RSVP for September 8 press conference” in the subject line of the email. Location details will be provided to registered participants afterwards.
- Media attending the event in person are asked to arrive no later than 10:45 a.m. AT.
Contacts
For more information (media only):
Taous Ait
Senior Communications Advisor and Press Secretary
Minister’s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Taous.Ait@cic.gc.ca
Media Relations
People and Communications Sector
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
media@cic.gc.ca