Lena Metlege Diab
Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
Liberal
Top Donors
Political contributions received
| Date | Donor | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-07 | Sudesh Bhalla | $1700.00 |
| 2025-04-19 | Metlege Houda | $1500.00 |
| 2025-04-16 | Rhonda Ritcey | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Zana Choueiri | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Maurice Fares | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-15 | Nouha Metlege | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-14 | Assad Chedrawe | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-14 | Sally Chedrawe | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-14 | George Tannous | $1000.00 |
| 2025-04-14 | Lody Tannous | $1000.00 |
Government Contracts
Contracts awarded to entities linked to this member, as identified through disclosed holdings and lobbying activity
| Organization | Contracts | Total Value |
|---|---|---|
| Irving Shipbuilding Inc. | 2 | $18,763,773,733.84 |
| Irving Oil Limited | 623 | $87,770,239.46 |
| Nova Scotia Power Incorporated | 5 | $35,908,620.19 |
| Dalhousie University | 56 | $26,274,795.56 |
| Queen's University | 37 | $10,456,262.15 |
| Concordia University | 21 | $1,505,696.93 |
| Simon Fraser University | 20 | $606,812.87 |
| Canadian Pharmacists Association | 2 | $218,701.23 |
| Universities Canada | 3 | $62,529.00 |
| Centennial College | 1 | $47,597.00 |
| OXFAM CANADA | 1 | $39,775.00 |
| Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario (AFO) | 1 | $39,550.00 |
| J.D. Irving, Limited | 1 | $24,776.75 |
| Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association | 1 | $16,484.13 |
| RED RIVER COLLEGE POLYTECHNIC | 1 | $11,550.00 |
| Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) | 1 | $11,000.00 |
Lobbying Activity
Organizations that have lobbied this member
| Organization | Lobbyists | Frequency | Most Recent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irving Shipbuilding Inc. | Greg MacNeil · NorthStar Public Affairs Inc. · also filed without disclosed attendees | 6 | 2025-08-09 |
| Lebanese Diaspora Exchange | attendees not disclosed | 5 | 2025-01-22 |
| FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES | Rebecca Bligh · also filed without disclosed attendees | 4 | 2025-10-30 |
| Canadian Medical Association | Joss Reimer · also filed without disclosed attendees | 3 | 2026-04-21 |
| Ligado Networks Corp. | Sabrina Grover, Greg MacNeil · NorthStar Public Affairs | 2 | 2026-08-31 |
| RDEE Canada | attendees not disclosed | 2 | 2026-06-15 |
| CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY | attendees not disclosed | 2 | 2026-01-24 |
| Canadian Labour Congress | attendees not disclosed | 2 | 2025-11-25 |
| Fédération des communautés francophones et acadienne du Canada | Liane Roy · also filed without disclosed attendees | 2 | 2025-09-29 |
| Canadian Veterinarian Medical Association | Margot Burnell · also filed without disclosed attendees | 2 | 2025-09-23 |
| U15-Group of Canadian Research Universities | attendees not disclosed | 2 | 2025-08-26 |
| Roswall Development Inc. | Michel Samson, Robin MacLachlan · Mako Strategies International Inc. | 2 | 2025-06-17 |
| Dalhousie University | attendees not disclosed | 2 | 2024-03-26 |
| Women's Network PEI | Lynne Lund · Leading Impact Consulting Inc | 1 | 2026-09-10 |
| Canadian Propane Association | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-08-31 |
| AST & Science, LLC | Gregory Burch · FGS Longview | 1 | 2026-08-31 |
| Strongest Families Institute | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-05-25 |
| Nova Scotia Association of Realtors | Matthew Thornton · Real North Strategies | 1 | 2026-05-19 |
| Fédération nationale des conseils scolaires francophones | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-04-30 |
| Assemblée de la francophonie de l'Ontario (AFO) | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-04-23 |
| Centennial College | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-04-13 |
| Ach?v | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-03-19 |
| Simon Fraser University | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-03-06 |
| RED RIVER COLLEGE POLYTECHNIC | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-03-05 |
| Maple Leaf Foods Inc. | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-03-05 |
| Queen's University | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-02-18 |
| OXFAM CANADA | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2026-02-02 |
| College La Cité | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-11-27 |
| Association des collèges et universités de la francophonie canadienne (ACUFC) | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-11-27 |
| Council of Canadian Innovators | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-11-13 |
| Canadian Council for Refugees | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-08-27 |
| Canadian Bureau for International Education | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-08-13 |
| Universities Canada | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-08-08 |
| Colleges and Institutes Canada | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-08-06 |
| Polytechnics Canada | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-08-06 |
| Languages Canada | Sheila O'Gorman | 1 | 2025-08-05 |
| Alliance of Manufacturers & Exporters Canada (CME) | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-07-08 |
| Irving Oil Limited | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2025-02-05 |
| J.D. Irving, Limited | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-11-26 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN AND THE LAW | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-08-20 |
| Nova Scotia Power Incorporated | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-07-30 |
| Canadian Pharmacists Association | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-07-16 |
| Rental Housing Canada | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-04-30 |
| First Call Child and Youth Advocacy Society | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-04-12 |
| Concordia University | attendees not disclosed | 1 | 2024-02-11 |
Public Disclosures
Financial and ethics disclosures filed with the registry
Assets
Sole ownership of four residential rental units located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Sole ownership of six residential rental units located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Joint ownership of three residential rental units located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Joint ownership of a residential rental unit located in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Gifts
Gift (Code)
Nature
1 ticket to attend the Convenience Store Retail Awards Gala
Source
CICC - Convenience Industry Council of Canada
Circumstances
Invitation to attend the awards gala
Gift (Act)
Nature
A total of three tickets for myself and ministerial staff to attend the Calgary Stampede for a Citizenship Ceremony which I presided over as Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship on July 10, 2025
Source
The Calgary Stampede
Circumstances
I presided over a Citizenship ceremony as Minister of Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship
Gift (Code)
Nature
2 tickets to attend the event Most Inspiring Immigrant Award 2022
Source
My East Coast Experience
Circumstances
invited in my capacity as Member of Parliament for the event occuring March 18, 2022
Liabilities
Two Home Equity Lines of Credit with the Bank of Toronto Dominion
Mortgage with Bank of Montreal
Other Sources of Income
Last and next 12 months: rental income
Sponsored Travel
Name of Member
Lena Metlege Diab
Name of any person accompanying the Member (if any)
N/A
Destination(s)
Taiwan
Purpose of the trip
Canadian Parliamentary Delegation to Taiwan
Sponsor of trip (official name)
Taipai Economic and Cultural Office in Canada
Travel dates
2024/05/14 to 2024/05/20 (7 days)
Summary Statement
Obligation to provide a confidential report has been met and all initial reporting and compliance measures have been taken to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act.
Contact Information
401-3845 Joseph Howe Dr Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4H9