Lena Diab

Lena Diab

politician Canada

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
9 wks
Reach
226,719
Power
10,141$
Sentiment
5.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 4 5.25 0.31% +90% 38,005,238 226,719 $1,700,000 10,141$
Totals 4 38,005,238 226,719 $1,700,000 10,141$
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Recent Mentions

Canada Canada: Lena Diab is the Immigration Minister consulting on the coming 2025 targets for new permanent and temporary foreign residents. 6

The Globe and Mail: Most Canadians favour scaling back immigration and temporary resident numbers, poll shows

Canada Canada: A spokeswoman for Immigration Minister Lena Diab said there was a significant drop in the number of temporary foreign workers arriving in Canada in the first six months of this year. 5

The Globe and Mail: Poilievre accuses Liberals of allowing temporary foreign workers take jobs from Canadians

Canada Canada: Lena Diab is the immigration minister consulting on targets for the number of temporary and permanent residents Canada plans to allow. 6

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa pressed to factor in 500,000 undocumented residents as it consults on immigration targets

Canada Canada: Isabelle Buchanan, a spokesperson for federal Immigration Minister Lena Diab, said that refugee claimants must submit a complete claim for refugee protection online. 5

The Globe and Mail: Ford walks back vow to have province issue asylum seekers work permits

Canada Canada: Mr. Ford slammed federal Immigration Minister Lena Diab, accusing her of being offside with Prime Minister Mark Carney. 4

The Globe and Mail: Premiers push for more power over immigration as Ford takes aim at federal minister