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Lena Metlege Diab

  • Member of Parliament
  • Member of Parliament
  • Liberal
  • Halifax West
  • Nova Scotia
  • Voting Attendance: 68%
  • Expenses Last Quarter: $116,563.05

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Context: House Hansard - 261 - Dec/4/23
Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)
  • Dec/4/23 2:14:01 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Hon. Arthur J. LeBlanc on his successful term as the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Appointed to the post in 2017, he is the first Acadian to represent the Crown in the province, and the first francophone since 1713. His Honour practised law for more than 30 years, specializing in civil matters. Among his many notable distinctions, I would like to highlight the appointment of His Honour as Queen's Counsel in 1983 and as a Nova Scotia Supreme Court justice in 1998. I would like to thank His Honour for his dedication to the people of Nova Scotia and for the cultural impact he has made by proudly showcasing his Acadian heritage. I would also like to thank his wonderful wife, Patsy.
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Context: House Hansard - 237 - Oct/23/23
Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)
  • Oct/23/23 2:04:46 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Alliance Française Halifax on its 120th anniversary. This organization has been promoting the French language and culture, including Acadian culture, since 1903. Thirty years ago this year, I began working with people in this organization and we have been working together ever since. Their hard work has led to a stronger economy, better public services and more opportunities for all Canadians to build stronger ties with each other. I want to once again congratulate the entire team for these many years of success and offer them my best wishes for the future.
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Context: House Hansard - 57 - Apr/25/22
Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)
  • Apr/25/22 2:04:18 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, on April 12, I was delighted to see an important bill introduced in the Nova Scotia legislature. The provincial MLA for Clare, Ronnie LeBlanc, introduced a bill on Acadian and francophone education, which will enact a separate and independent schools act consistent with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. As an MP and former minister of Acadian Affairs and Francophonie, I proudly support this bill. It was a privilege for me to contribute to the process and to the work that led to this historic moment. I want to congratulate the Conseil scolaire acadien provincial and all those who advocated for separate legislation for first-language French education. It is now time to take action, to protect and promote the French language, and to establish the Acadian and francophone community and its history as an integral part of the province. There is no excuse. Let us do this.
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