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
1 wks
Reach
116,667
Power
5,219$
Sentiment
5.67
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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Recent Mentions

Canada 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. 5

The Globe and Mail: Trump’s halting of asylum claims prompts fresh calls to suspend Safe Third Country Agreement

Canada Canada: Lena Diab, the Immigration Minister, stated that Canada remains deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in Sudan. 7

The Globe and Mail: Canada must fast-track Sudanese fleeing atrocities, says former justice minister Irwin Cotler

Canada Canada: Lena Diab is mentioned in a letter from a migrant-rights group calling for temporary work permits for affected workers. 5

The Globe and Mail: Group asks feds to grant EI, open work permits to foreign workers affected by Hurricane Melissa

Canada 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.' 6

The Globe and Mail: Federal budget 2025: Ottawa's immigration plan halves international student intake

Canada Canada: Immigration Minister Lena Diab expressed her pleasure that the bill is proceeding in the right direction. 7

The Globe and Mail: MPs vote to reverse Conservative changes to Lost Canadians bill

Canada Canada: Immigration Minister Lena Diab has come under intense pressure to speed up the processing of applications from the families of Sudanese Canadians. 5

The Globe and Mail: Canadians say relatives in Sudan receiving visas after massacres

Canada 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. 6

The Globe and Mail: Atlantic Canada sees sharp decline in international student enrolment