Tories Spar With Immigration Minister on Expired Visa Holders Remaining in Country

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Lena Metlege Diab participates in a family photo following a cabinet swearing in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, on May 13, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby

Immigration Minister Lena Metlege Diab faced questioning this week from Tory MPs who voiced concern about temporary immigrants remaining in Canada after their visas have expired.

Diab told the House of Commons on June 9 the expectation is they will leave on their own and that removals are not within the purview of her department.