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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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Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)

Feb/9/24 11:06:52 a.m.
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Mr. Speaker, today I wish all Maronites around the world happy Saint Maroun Feast Day. I also acknowledge World Interfaith Harmony Week, which spreads the message of unity and goodwill in the world's churches, mosques, synagogues, temples and other places of worship. I am blessed to represent a riding with incredible diversity, and I cherish the close connections I have with our many different faith communities. I offer my best wishes for the celebrations of our patron saint that are taking place at Our Lady of Lebanon in my riding, at the cathedral in Montreal, at Saint Charbel Parish in Ottawa and all over the world. I also offer my best to the Ummah Mosque in Halifax on its multicultural festival today. We know that interfaith dialogue has the power to promote greater harmony in Canada. That is why our government is funding grassroots initiatives that bring ethnic, cultural and religious communities together to learn from each other and strengthen our national fabric. Let us always embrace the richness of our differences.

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Context: House Hansard - 122 - Nov/1/22

Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)

Nov/1/22 2:17:27 p.m.
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Re: Bill C-268

Mr. Speaker, in Nova Scotia and in Ontario, November is officially recognized as Lebanese Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the generations of cultural, economic and civic contributions of Lebanese Canadians. November holds great significance for Lebanese people all over the world as independence day, Eid Al-Istiqlal, is celebrated on the 22nd. In my own province, the Lebanese presence dates back to the 1800s. In 2018, I was part of the provincial government that proclaimed November as Lebanese Heritage Month. Again, this year, celebrations will be held from Yarmouth to Halifax to Sydney. I am proud to have introduced Bill C-268 to recognize Lebanese Heritage Month nationally and honour, share and celebrate our culture. I am equally proud to work with Senator Jane Cordy on Bill S-246 to do the same. I encourage all members to mark Lebanese Heritage Month in their communities, join our parliamentary friendship group and support these important bills.

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Context: House Hansard - 49 - Mar/30/22

Ms. Lena Metlege Diab (Halifax West, Lib.)

Mar/30/22 2:05:37 p.m.
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Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to rise with overwhelming pride to share news of a significant and historic celebration. The Lebanese Maronite Catholics at Our Lady of Lebanon parish will officially launch the celebrations of the opening of our new church and Cedar Event Centre in Halifax West. On the the last weekend of April, the community will gather for a solemn mass and dinner banquet alongside His Excellency Bishop Paul-Marwan Tabet. I want to acknowledge all those whose donations, generosity, time, effort and vision went into realizing this tremendous accomplishment. Our church is the heart of our religious, social and cultural life. I am deeply grateful to everyone who contributed over many years. [Member spoke in Arabic] [Translation]

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