Justice Minister Peter MacKay and Lena Diab

Lena Diab: She has no firm commitment in hand, but Nova Scotias immigration minister said Friday she is hopeful the federal government will boost the number of immigrants the province can bring in through its immigration nominee program, according to The Chronicle Herald. Diab called the meeting very positive and Lena Diab met Friday with Chris Alexander, the federal minister of citizenship and immigration, to discuss the issue. Justice Minister Peter MacKay, the regional minister responsible for Nova Scotia, also attended the meeting in Halifax. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.