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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal Halifax West—Peggy's Cove 269 statements translated

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Metlege Diab oversees the Ministry of Immigration, defending policies that reduce temporary resident levels and advancing legislation like Bill C-3 to grant citizenship to children of Canadians born abroad. Her arguments often lean on broad commitments, as she states, “We are focusing on maintaining balance and control over our immigration system.” She backs these claims with figures regarding population declines and deportation numbers.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B
77 / 100 over 127 statements
Signal 77 / 100
Relevance 66 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 85 / 100
Loses points more than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2.3 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.3 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.2.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.2 Wording that hides who did something, or who will.2.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.2 Loses points less than most for Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 127 of 269 statements graded so far.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We are waiting for the committee's report so we can hear my colleagues' ideas.”

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Mr. Chair, as I said, we are awaiting the committee’s report because I hope my colleagues will also have useful insights for us.

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“I talked with leaders from several countries at the United Nations this month, and we are still doing this work.”

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Mr. Chair, I have already spoken with representatives from several countries while I was at the United Nations headquarters this month. Our work continues.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We are waiting for the committee to finish studying this issue and share its report.”
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Mr. Chair, as I have already said, we are awaiting the report from the committee, which is currently examining this very issue.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“Quebec has received more than $1.1 billion to help cover the costs of asylum seekers. We have also continued to work with other provinces on sharing this responsibility.”
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Mr. Chair, the point here is that Quebec has received more than $1.1 billion to help cover the costs associated with asylum seekers. Since 2019, we have continued to work with the other provinces on distribution.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“The number of asylum seekers in Quebec dropped by 71% in the last two years. We are working with other provinces and giving them federal money so refugees can move there instead.”
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Mr. Chair, indeed, the number of asylum seekers has been reduced in Quebec by 71% in the last two years. We have also worked with provinces and territories. We will continue to do that to ensure that refugees are able to go to other provinces, with the help of the provinces and territories and the financial assistance of the Government of Canada.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“I work with Quebec on this issue and many others all the time.”

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Mr. Chair, I work with Quebec all the time on this issue, as well as on many others.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We have cut down the number of asylum seekers, and we are working more closely with the provinces and territories to settle them.”
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Mr. Chair, as I have already said, we have significantly reduced the number of asylum seekers and we are working harder with the provinces and territories to resettle them as well.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“People in Quebec are very welcoming, and I thank them. But the federal government has done its part too.”

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Mr. Chair, I want to say a few words about the people of Quebec. They are very welcoming people, and we thank them all. However, the federal government has also done its part and—

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“Our plan is working. Asylum claims in Quebec have dropped by 71 percent. Passing this bill will help even more.”
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Mr. Chair, we have seen successes. I have already said that there has been a 71% decrease in asylum claims in Quebec. With the passage of Bill C‑12, we are also going to see more—

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“Two provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, help asylum seekers move to their provinces voluntarily through federal housing agreements.”

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Mr. Chair, as part of interim housing assistance program agreements with the IRCC, two provinces, Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, support the voluntary relocation of asylum claimants—

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“I completely disagree. In the year since I became minister, numbers have dropped a lot because of the work we have done.”
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Mr. Chair, I wholeheartedly disagree. In the 12 months since I became the minister, there has been a significant reduction and we have done a lot of things for that.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We have been working hard. The number of asylum seekers in Quebec and across Canada has dropped a lot over the last two years.”
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Mr. Chair, we have been working hard to get things done. The number of asylum seekers in Quebec, and indeed across Canada, has dropped significantly in the past two years.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“Applications are down by 71% compared to 2024. We have also spent more than $1.1 billion on this since 2019.”

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Mr. Chair, the good news is that applications are down by 71% compared to 2024. I see that as positive. Also, as I already said, we have provided over $1.1 billion since 2019.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“A committee is studying this issue right now. I look forward to seeing their results.”

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Mr. Chair, I will answer in English. As I understand it, right now at the Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration, there is an ongoing study about that. I very much look forward to receiving the results of that study.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We are working with the provinces and territories to reach that goal.”
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Mr. Chair, we are working with the provinces and territories on achieving that objective.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We are talking with Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick, and some refugees are already moving there. We are still working with both provinces.”

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Mr. Chair, as I was saying, discussions are under way and some refugees are already moving to Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. We are still working with these provinces.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“New Brunswick's immigration minister is setting a good example for others to follow.”

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Mr. Chair, as I said before, we have some good examples. New Brunswick’s immigration minister has set an example for all other ministers that it is—

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“I am working with immigration ministers across Canada on this, and our talks are ongoing.”

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Mr. Chair, as I have already said, I am working closely with the ministers responsible for immigration in all the provinces and territories. This is an ongoing discussion.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“We started talking with the provinces about this. New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to take in some refugees.”
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Mr. Chair, we began this dialogue during our meeting with the other provinces. I can say that New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador have agreed to take in a number of refugees.

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In response to a question from Alexis Deschênes

“Quebec has played a big role in welcoming asylum seekers. Asylum claims have dropped by 71% compared to 2024. Canada has given Quebec over $1.1 billion since 2019 to help with these costs, and we are still working closely with the province.”

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Mr. Chair, I will start from the beginning. First, as I mentioned, we fully recognize the important role Quebec has played in welcoming asylum seekers over recent years. There is one very important point—in fact, there are several—and that is that applications have fallen by 71% compared to 2024. Furthermore, since 2019, Quebec has received over $1.1 billion to help cover the costs associated with asylum seekers. We are in constructive discussions with our counterparts in the Quebec government, and we will continue to work with them under the Canada–Quebec accord.

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