Lena Metlege Diab
CanadapoliticianFemale4.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Lena Metlege Diab is a Canadian politician and member of the Liberal Party, representing the Halifax riding in Nova Scotia. As a newly appointed Minister of Immigration, she is responsible for overseeing immigration policies and initiatives in Canada, addressing key issues related to immigration and integration.
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Lena Metlege Diab is the Immigration Minister who faces criticism from the Conservative opposition.
After a breakneck year, can Carney reset for what’s next?Canada· 2026-06-21
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab noted the need for the measures to be in place for 90 days during the World Cup.
Ottawa earmarks $8-million for Ebola aid in DRC, Uganda, South Sudan as outbreak expandsCanada· 2026-05-28
Federal Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said on Parliament Hill that the measures are also being introduced to ensure Canada is aligned with the United States and Mexico.
Ottawa to halt processing of visitor applications for three African countries over Ebola concernsCanada· 2026-05-27
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab says the system is designed to help build Canada's economy by attracting the world’s top talent.
What Ottawa isn’t saying about immigrationCanada· 2026-03-01
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab, who gave evidence to the committee, said that the sharing of information was designed to streamline and speed up administrative work.
Senate committee calls for gutting of flagship immigration bill over human rights concernsCanada· 2026-02-23
The skilled foreign military applicant category within Express Entry is in line with this strategy, according to Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab.
Immigration program’s new focus on military recruits unlikely to solve shortages, experts sayCanada· 2026-02-20
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab stressed that Canada wants to attract 'the best talent to Canada,' including leading researchers.
Fewer international master’s students given permits to study in last two years, figures showCanada· 2026-02-19
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in a statement that the skilled foreign military applicant category was in line with the government’s defence strategy.
Ottawa shakes up immigration system to bring in military recruitsCanada· 2026-02-19
Lena Metlege Diab is the Immigration Minister defending proposed changes to asylum rules in Canada.
Immigration Minister defends proposed changes to asylum rules through border billCanada· 2026-02-17
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab proudly announced earlier this month that the federal government had exceeded last year’s immigration target for francophones outside of Quebec.
Canada has gutted its economic migration programCanada· 2026-01-31
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab has suspended the need for work permits for foreign nationals working on the soccer tournament.
Immigration Department on alert for asylum claims during World CupCanada· 2026-01-27
Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab said in a statement that 'we’re ensuring that our asylum system works for those who truly need it.'
Asylum claims drop after closer official scrutiny of visitor visa applicationsCanada· 2026-01-21
Lena Metlege Diab stated that the special mechanism could help retain foreign doctors in Canada.
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Vietnam· 2025-12-12
Lena Metlege Diab announced a new pathway to permanent residency for foreign doctors in Canada.
Ottawa to fast-track foreign doctors’ permanent residencyCanada· 2025-12-08
Lena Metlege Diab is warning foreign nationals against abusing Canada’s asylum system.
Immigration Minister warns foreign nationals to not abuse asylum system as U.S., U.K. tighten rulesCanada· 2025-12-04
Lena Metlege Diab is the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship involved in decisions relating to serious offences.
Thousands of foreigners’ criminal convictions forgiven by Ottawa over 11-year span, raising transparency concernsCanada· 2025-07-02
Canada’s immigration minister, Lena Metlege Diab, on Thursday night introduced legislation that will extend citizenship by descent beyond the first-generation.
Canadian Immigration Minister: Canada introduces a bill to lift restrictive citizenship by descent norms; Indian diaspora to benefit say experts
India· 2025-06-06
Lena Metlege Diab, Immigration Minister, commented on the bill, emphasizing the need to respond to rising migration pressures.
Canada cracks down on asylum abuse: Canada’s bill will stem the rising number of international students seeking asylumIndia· 2025-06-04
Lena Metlege Diab is the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship involved in addressing Canada's immigration policy for Sudan.
Canada must redress its discriminatory and dangerous immigration policy for SudanCanada· 2025-05-17
Halifax MP Lena Metlege Diab is also new to cabinet in the role of minister for immigration.
Canada's Carney unveils economy-focused cabinet amid US trade war
United Kingdom· 2025-05-13
