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
2 wks
Reach
141,547
Power
6,331$
Sentiment
4.80
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 5 4.80 0.31% +20% 38,005,238 141,547 $1,700,000 6,331$
Totals 5 38,005,238 141,547 $1,700,000 6,331$
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Recent Mentions

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

Canada Canada: A spokeswoman from Immigration Minister Lena Diab’s office said in an e-mailed reply that the office can’t comment on specific cases due to privacy legislation. 5

The Globe and Mail: LGBTQ refugee group says number of requests for help has spiked since 2020

Canada Canada: Immigration Minister Lena Diab reintroduced a bill to grant citizenship to children born abroad to foreign-born Canadians. 8

The Globe and Mail: Ottawa retables ‘Lost Canadians’ bill in bid to restore citizenship rights before court deadline

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Canada's immigration minister Lena Diab said the Strong Borders Act is meant to curb organised crime. 6

BBC: Canada proposes sweeping immigration and security bill