Lena Diab
Lena Diab is a Canadian politician serving as the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship. Born in Halifax to Lebanese immigrants, she has a strong background in law and previously served as the chair of the Commons Justice and Human Rights Committee. Diab has a history of public service, notably as a former Liberal member of the Nova Scotia Assembly and minister of immigration. First elected to the House of Commons in 2021, she has been active in addressing issues related to immigration and human rights.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 3 | 5.67 | 0.28% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 116,667 | $1,700,000 | 5,219$ |
| Totals | 3 | 38,005,238 | 116,667 | $1,700,000 | 5,219$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Immigration Minister Lena Diab said she is aware of the policy changes in the United States, though she suggested there are no plans to shift Canada’s participation in the agreement.
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Canada:
Lena Diab took over the immigration minister role after Rachel Bendayan.
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Canada:
Lena Diab, the Immigration Minister, stated that Canada remains deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Sudan.
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Canada:
Lena Diab is mentioned in a letter from a migrant-rights group calling for temporary work permits for affected workers.
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Canada:
Immigration Minister Lena Diab says her department will prioritize foreigners living in Canada for permanent residency.
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Canada:
The full immigration-levels plan, to be published shortly by Immigration Minister Lena Diab, will address sectors hit by tariffs 'and the unique needs of rural and remote communities.'
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Canada:
Immigration Minister Lena Diab expressed her pleasure that the bill is proceeding in the right direction.
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Canada:
Immigration Minister Lena Diab has come under intense pressure to speed up the processing of applications from the families of Sudanese Canadians.
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Canada:
Lena Diab's office declined to comment on the individual case of Uthman ibn Farooq.
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Canada:
Dr. Mazerolle said the Atlantic universities have provided Immigration Minister Lena Diab with a regional immigration strategy that would create what he called a sustainable international student enrolment program.
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