Lena Metlege Diab
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Before entering federal politics, Lena Metlege Diab had a long career in law. She was the owner and managing partner of a private law firm in Halifax for over 20 years. She also served as the Chief Executive Officer of the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society. Her political career began at the provincial level in Nova Scotia, where she was first elected in 2013. She held several high-profile cabinet positions in the provincial government, including Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Minister of Immigration, and Minister of Labour and Advanced Education.
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During her time in Nova Scotia provincial politics, Lena Metlege Diab served as a cabinet minister under two Liberal Premiers, Stephen McNeil and Iain Rankin. These roles placed her in the inner circle of the provincial government for eight years.
Public Controversies
While serving as Nova Scotia's Minister of Justice in 2017, Diab faced criticism over a government legal brief filed in a case involving the Sipekne’katik First Nation and the Alton Gas project. The brief argued the province had a limited duty to consult and used language that described the Mi'kmaq as a "conquered people." The argument was widely condemned as racist and offensive. Diab later apologized on behalf of the government for the "hurtful and divisive" language, and the brief was withdrawn from court.
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Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, as theand I have said a number of times, we will not budge from sustainable levels. We have acted on the mandate that Canadians gave us to restore sustainability and durability to the immigration system, and the results are clear. The temporary resident population has dropped. We have stabilized levels, and as a result Canadians are seeing lower prices. I very much
Mr. Speaker, we have made reforms to the immigration system to restore sustainability, stability and balance. These reforms are working. Prime Minister As thesaid and as I have said, we will not budge from sustainable levels. While the Conservatives are focused on division, our government is focused on building a strong Canada and a sustainable immigration system. Again, I look forward, very
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her commitment to francophone communities in Canada. Thanks to our investments and programs, we have exceeded our targets outside Quebec for the past four years, and we will continue to help communities attract and retain francophone talent to build a stronger Canada. This National Francophone Immigration Week, let us thank all of our partners who work
Mr. Speaker, for the benefit of the member in the opposition, who cannot seem to listen, here are the facts. The temporary resident population has dropped by 80% for international students and 59% for temporary workers, with a 69% decline in asylum claims. The StatsCan figures show the population has declined for the first time in our history. Rentals.ca reports that rents are down by an average
Mr. Speaker, Canadians understand that immigration and immigrants have built this country and have contributed to building Canada. Quite literally, when I say “building Canada”, 23% of all contractors and builders are immigrants, and in some regions it is a lot higher. Immigration is critical to addressing skill gaps in the construction sector when Canadians are not available to fill those jobs.
Mr. Speaker, what Canadians need to know is that we are masters in our own house. We are focusing on maintaining balance and control over our immigration system. Prime Minister Just as thesaid in Strasbourg, no one dictates the path Canada should take. Canada is working to establish a closer transatlantic partnership that will give us greater independence in a changing world.
Prime Minister Mr. Speaker, Canadians need to know that we are in control of our own destiny and that we are focused on balance and controlling our immigration system. Canada is working on a deeper transatlantic partnership that will give us more independence in a changing world, and as thesaid in Strasbourg, nobody will dictate Canada's future. We will always do what is right for Canadians.
Mr. Speaker, let me set the record straight. The member has been in that seat for 10 or 11 years, and she knows better. She is continually misleading Canadians. This is a measure for permanent residents who are already here. This is cutting red tape and making it simpler. It is better. It is good for businesses. It is good for employers. Skilled individuals will be using it. This is not for
Mr. Speaker, I welcome that question. In fact, I have been waiting to answer that. We have a clear focus building the strongest economy in the G7. Let me tell you what the Canadian Chamber of Commerce just posted: We welcome these changes to Express Entry and applaud the government and Minister Diab’s endeavour to reduce red tape in the immigration system, while also ensuring that international