MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT
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 .
Government Orders ·
In response to a question from Brad Redekopp
“We act quickly when workers break the rules. We have fired some people for it.”
“Mr. Chair, we have a proactive response to all misconduct, and action is appropriately managed. There have been some who have been fired.”
Mr. Chair, we have a proactive response to all misconduct, and action is appropriately managed. There have been some who have been fired.
In response to a question from Brad Redekopp
“The immigration department does not allow bad behaviour. We released the report ourselves so Canadians can see it.”
“Mr. Chair, IRCC does not tolerate at all any misconduct. The report was proactively published. It is very transparent for all Canadians to see.”
Mr. Chair, IRCC does not tolerate at all any misconduct. The report was proactively published. It is very transparent for all Canadians to see.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“I want to correct the facts. In my first year as minister, asylum claims dropped by 59 percent, temporary foreign worker permits dropped by 75 percent, and student visas are down too.”
“Mr. Chair, let me just set the record straight. In my first year as minister, we had a 59% reduction in asylum claims in early 2026 compared to 2024, temporary foreign work permits are down 75% in 2026 compared to 2024, and new student visas—”
Reply to a debate question
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“Let me set the record straight.”
Said 3 times by 2 members since May 28.
Every time it was saidMr. Chair, let me just set the record straight. In my first year as minister, we had a 59% reduction in asylum claims in early 2026 compared to 2024, temporary foreign work permits are down 75% in 2026 compared to 2024, and new student visas—
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“I work closely with the provinces, territories, and their immigration ministers, and I have a great relationship with them.”
“Mr. Chair, as I said, I have worked very closely with all provinces, territories and ministers responsible for immigration in all those jurisdictions, and I have excellent relationships with them.”
Mr. Chair, as I said, I have worked very closely with all provinces, territories and ministers responsible for immigration in all those jurisdictions, and I have excellent relationships with them.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“I was a provincial immigration minister for eight years. Immigration is a shared job between federal and provincial governments, and I will keep working with the provinces and territories.”
“Mr. Chair, it is a wonderful question, because I was a provincial minister of immigration for eight years. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the two levels of government, and in my job, I will continue to work with the provinces and territories accordingly.”
Mr. Chair, it is a wonderful question, because I was a provincial minister of immigration for eight years. Immigration is a shared responsibility between the two levels of government, and in my job, I will continue to work with the provinces and territories accordingly.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“We hear people's concerns about immigration and are working to manage it responsibly. I have met with the provinces and territories five times so far to work on this.”
“Mr. Chair, we share Canadians’ concern, and we are working to ensure that we manage migration responsibly, because that is what Canadians expect. I have worked very strongly with all provinces and territories. In fact, so far we have held five meetings together.”
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See full analysisMr. Chair, we share Canadians’ concern, and we are working to ensure that we manage migration responsibly, because that is what Canadians expect. I have worked very strongly with all provinces and territories. In fact, so far we have held five meetings together.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“We have strict rules for employers who want to hire foreign workers. Our government made these rules even tighter so hiring them is only a last resort.”
“Mr. Chair, we have very strict rules for employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers. It was this government that tightened the rules as well to ensure that it is a last resort.”
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See full analysisMr. Chair, we have very strict rules for employers looking to hire temporary foreign workers. It was this government that tightened the rules as well to ensure that it is a last resort.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“Canadians must always be hired first for jobs.”
“Mr. Chair, as we have said, and we have been very clear with Canadians and all employers, Canadians must always be first in line for jobs.”
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See full analysisMr. Chair, as we have said, and we have been very clear with Canadians and all employers, Canadians must always be first in line for jobs.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“We have taken the needed steps with our partners to respond to the Ebola outbreak and protect public health.”
“Mr. Chair, as I have said, we have taken the necessary steps to respond to the Ebola outbreak and protect public health in coordination with our partners, including the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency and Global Affairs—”
Mr. Chair, as I have said, we have taken the necessary steps to respond to the Ebola outbreak and protect public health in coordination with our partners, including the Public Health Agency of Canada, Canada Border Services Agency and Global Affairs—
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“Two days ago, we announced new immigration rules to keep Canadians safe.”
“Mr. Chair, as the member knows, two days ago, we held a press conference in which we put immigration measures in place to protect the safety of Canadians.”
Mr. Chair, as the member knows, two days ago, we held a press conference in which we put immigration measures in place to protect the safety of Canadians.
Oral Questions ·
In response to a question from Dan Mazier
“Our budget and our border bill will save $400 million on temporary health care. That is because our bill helped lower the number of people seeking asylum.”
“Mr. Speaker, what Canadians need to know is that, because of a Liberal budget and because of a Liberal bill, Bill C-12, and as confirmed by the Parliamentary Budget Officer, there will be $400 million in savings, $200 million plus another $200 million, in the interim health care coverage, because asylum numbers have gone down and because we brought forth Bill C-12 to curb exactly those situations.”
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, what Canadians need to know is that, because of a Liberal budget and because of a Liberal bill, Bill C-12, and as confirmed by the Parliamentary Budget Officer, there will be $400 million in savings, $200 million plus another $200 million, in the interim health care coverage, because asylum numbers have gone down and because we brought forth Bill C-12 to curb exactly those situations.
In response to a question from Dan Mazier
“This program provides limited, basic health care to vulnerable people. The number of people using it dropped by 59 percent. Our changes will save taxpayers more than 200 million dollars a year.”
“Mr. Speaker, as I have said the last number of days, the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed what we already know and that is this health program provides limited, temporary, essential health coverage for vulnerable people. The cost is tied to volumes. The good news is our volumes have gone down by 59%. Taxpayers will save over $200 million annually because of the IFHP changes that we have instituted.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, as I have said the last number of days, the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed what we already know and that is this health program provides limited, temporary, essential health coverage for vulnerable people. The cost is tied to volumes. The good news is our volumes have gone down by 59%. Taxpayers will save over $200 million annually because of the IFHP changes that we have instituted.
Oral Questions ·
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“Our laws do not let judges give lighter sentences to asylum seekers. Anyone who commits a crime in Canada will face consequences. We have introduced crime bills, but the Conservatives refuse to vote with us to pass them.”
“Mr. Speaker, the member knows that there is nothing in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that allows judges to discount any sentences. She also knows that, Canadian or not, no one can commit a crime on Canadian soil with impunity, including those who are on asylum and anyone else. We have brought in measures. We have brought in criminal bills. The Conservatives keep avoiding voting with us. We expect them to let us, in the next couple of weeks—”
Mr. Speaker, the member knows that there is nothing in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that allows judges to discount any sentences. She also knows that, Canadian or not, no one can commit a crime on Canadian soil with impunity, including those who are on asylum and anyone else. We have brought in measures. We have brought in criminal bills. The Conservatives keep avoiding voting with us. We expect them to let us, in the next couple of weeks—
In response to a question from Costas Menegakis
“We are managing immigration responsibly. Asylum claims are down by 59 percent. Our actions, including this bill, will save $400 million every year. We will still protect people who need our help.”
“Mr. Speaker, I know that member and I respect him, and I know he knows that I am here to manage immigration and migration responsibly to strengthen our rural communities. That is exactly what we are doing. Our asylum claims are down 59%. The PBO confirmed with us that because of the measures we have taken with co-pays and with Bill C-12, we will be reducing those costs by $400 million annually. We will continue to protect those who are in need of protection.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, I know that member and I respect him, and I know he knows that I am here to manage immigration and migration responsibly to strengthen our rural communities. That is exactly what we are doing. Our asylum claims are down 59%. The PBO confirmed with us that because of the measures we have taken with co-pays and with Bill C-12, we will be reducing those costs by $400 million annually. We will continue to protect those who are in need of protection.
In response to a question from Burton Bailey
“This temporary health program only covers essential care, and its cost depends on how many people use it. We reduced the number of users by 59 percent. This will save taxpayers over $400 million a year.”
“Mr. Speaker, as I said yesterday, this is a temporary program for health coverage. It covers essential services. The cost is tied to volumes. The good news, which the Conservatives do not want to hear, is that we brought the volumes down by 59% because of a Liberal budget, because of a Liberal bill. As the PBO said this week, we will save taxpayers over $400 million annually.”
Government answer in Question Period
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None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
See full analysisMr. Speaker, as I said yesterday, this is a temporary program for health coverage. It covers essential services. The cost is tied to volumes. The good news, which the Conservatives do not want to hear, is that we brought the volumes down by 59% because of a Liberal budget, because of a Liberal bill. As the PBO said this week, we will save taxpayers over $400 million annually.
Oral Questions ·
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“The parliamentary budget officer said our changes will save over 200 million dollars within three years. Our asylum reforms will also save more than 200 million dollars every year.”
“Mr. Speaker, this is what the PBO actually said today. The PBO said that within three years we will see substantial savings from changes to the supplemental coverage of $200‑plus million. We will also see another $200‑plus million in annual savings from the asylum reform measures that we took in Bill C-12. I thank the member for finally agreeing to put that law into action.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, this is what the PBO actually said today. The PBO said that within three years we will see substantial savings from changes to the supplemental coverage of $200‑plus million. We will also see another $200‑plus million in annual savings from the asylum reform measures that we took in Bill C-12. I thank the member for finally agreeing to put that law into action.
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“Our health program covers only basic, temporary care for people who cannot get provincial health care yet. It is not for luxuries. We have cut the number of people using it by 60 percent since 2024, and we will keep cutting that number.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us do this one more time. This is what we are actually doing. The interim federal health program covers limited temporary health coverage to vulnerable people who are not yet eligible for provincial coverage. It covers essential services. It is not for luxury items, and the cost is tied to volumes. As I have said, over and over again, we have reduced that volume by 60% from 2024. We will keep reducing that pressure.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, let us do this one more time. This is what we are actually doing. The interim federal health program covers limited temporary health coverage to vulnerable people who are not yet eligible for provincial coverage. It covers essential services. It is not for luxury items, and the cost is tied to volumes. As I have said, over and over again, we have reduced that volume by 60% from 2024. We will keep reducing that pressure.
In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman
“I already agreed to attend the meeting for all four hours. Asylum claimants pay taxes too. They get work permits, and in 2023, the taxes they paid equaled the amount of help they received.”
“Mr. Speaker, I do not know what that member does not understand. I have said yes. I will be there for the four hours. There is nothing magical about that. That is exactly why I am here. Let me continue, though, about the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Let me remind people that claimants are not just service users. They are also taxpayers. The people she is talking about are real human beings. We give them work permits. In 2023, the budget officer confirmed, the amount that went into general revenue for this population equated the amounts that they were getting.”
Government answer in Question Period
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This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “I do not know what that member does not understand”.
See full analysisMr. Speaker, I do not know what that member does not understand. I have said yes. I will be there for the four hours. There is nothing magical about that. That is exactly why I am here. Let me continue, though, about the Parliamentary Budget Officer. Let me remind people that claimants are not just service users. They are also taxpayers. The people she is talking about are real human beings. We give them work permits. In 2023, the budget officer confirmed, the amount that went into general revenue for this population equated the amounts that they were getting.
In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman
“The budget officer confirmed that our costs are based on the number of asylum claims, and those numbers are going down. We have cut claims by 60%. Our changes will save $200 million a year within three years. Our plan is working.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am actually very glad to receive this question today because the Parliamentary Budget Officer verified, today, what we have known all along. That is that the reasons for the costs are tied to volumes, and volumes are coming down. We have substantially reduced the asylum numbers by 60%. Within three years, there will be $200 million in annual savings from changes to the supplemental coverage that we have put in place. We are taking action and it is working.”
Government answer in Question Period
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See full analysisMr. Speaker, I am actually very glad to receive this question today because the Parliamentary Budget Officer verified, today, what we have known all along. That is that the reasons for the costs are tied to volumes, and volumes are coming down. We have substantially reduced the asylum numbers by 60%. Within three years, there will be $200 million in annual savings from changes to the supplemental coverage that we have put in place. We are taking action and it is working.
Oral Questions ·
In response to a question from Michelle Rempel Garner
“I am here all week and ready to answer the opposition's questions. Canadians want honesty, not bullying, and they know our government is doing the job they elected us to do.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect transparency and honesty, not bullying and degrading from the member and people she works with. I have said I am here today and am here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I am here at the committee of the whole, and I very much look forward to answering all their questions, because Canadians know that the government is doing the job they have elected us to do.”
Mr. Speaker, Canadians expect transparency and honesty, not bullying and degrading from the member and people she works with. I have said I am here today and am here Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. I am here at the committee of the whole, and I very much look forward to answering all their questions, because Canadians know that the government is doing the job they have elected us to do.
