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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-04-30

73 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Brad Redekopp (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, when someone has been denied entry into Canada, a temporary resident permit is their last resort. The Minister of Immigration recently issued one of these permits to Mehdi Taj, and he landed in Toronto this week. Anybody who knows how to google can quickly figure out that this man is a former commander of the murderous Iranian regime, which is listed as a terrorist entity in Canada. The immigration department has already let in hundreds of other IRGC officials, who are roaming free in Canada, leaving Canadians feeling unsafe. Why did the minister give a terrorist who is part of a murderous death cult the green light to come to Canada?”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Positioning 15%Claims 56%Promise 29%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 11 wordsensuring the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority.Positioning Claims · 41 wordsWe cannot comment on an individual case due to privacy laws, but I want to assure all Canadians that Canada has rigorous admissibility requirements, Partly on pointand we have been very clear that IRGC members and senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada.¹ Promise · 21 wordsWe will continue to work with our border and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×7“We will continue to work with our border, immigration and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.” Said 7 times by 3 members.Every time it was said
Echo ×5“Ensuring the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority.” Said 5 times by 2 members.Every time it was said
Echo ×4“IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada.” Said 4 times by 2 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

1 of 6 deductions are Signal

Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “ensuring the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 57

4 of 6 deductions are Relevance

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the question asked.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “ensuring the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority.”A general statement on safety priorities, not why the permit was issued.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We cannot comment on an individual case due to privacy laws,”Declines to answer, citing privacy laws, without addressing the decision.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “but I want to assure all Canadians that Canada has rigorous admissibility requirements,”General assurance about admissibility requirements, not the permit decision.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We will continue to work with our border and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.”A general commitment on border security, not the permit decision asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 deductions are Respect

Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 66

1 of 6 deductions are Clarity

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to work with our border and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians”The commitment names no specific action, date or measure, only continuing to work with agencies toward safety.

Echo · 3 repeated lines

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We will continue to work with our border, immigration and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.”Said 7 times by 3 members.Every time it was said
“Ensuring the safety and security of Canadians is our top priority.”Said 5 times by 2 members.Every time it was said
“IRGC members are inadmissible to Canada.”Said 4 times by 2 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 1

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“IRGC members and senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada”The Government of Canada’s stated position is that IRGC members and senior Iranian officials are inadmissible to Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20