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Mark Carney

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-05-05

39 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, that is factually wrong. There are roughly 700 IRGC members here in Canada, according to a report by Global News, and the government claims to have expelled only one, one out of 700. Furthermore, the Prime Minister has no idea who has left the country, because the Liberals still do not track departures. This is despite the fact that the Liberal government allowed millions of international students to come in, many on a fraudulent basis and many not planning to leave at all. Now we know that the existing Liberal minister has no plan to get them out, despite meeting with the Prime Minister every week. Will he fire her for this immigration incompetence, or does he approve of it?”

Statement grade

78 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 39 wordsthe CBSA has reviewed over 17,000 applications for inadmissibility.¹ It has opened over 170 investigations.² It has cancelled 330 visas related to the Iranian regime.³ Last year, Canada removed 22,000 inadmissible individuals.⁴ The government is taking control of immigration.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 48

5 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 “the CBSA has reviewed over 17,000 applications for inadmissibility.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “It has opened over 170 investigations.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “It has cancelled 330 visas related to the Iranian regime.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Last year, Canada removed 22,000 inadmissible individuals.”About removals overall last year, not the IRGC figure or the minister’s fate that the question pressed.
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 “The government is taking control of immigration.”A general claim about taking control of immigration, not an answer to whether the minister will be fired.

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 · 80

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 “The government is taking control of immigration”A general assertion of action with no actor beyond ‘the government’ and no measure, date or success condition stated in the clause itself.

Claims · 4

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“the CBSA has reviewed over 17,000 applications for inadmissibility.”The CBSA has reviewed over 17,000 applications for inadmissibility.search
2“It has opened over 170 investigations.”The CBSA has opened over 170 investigations.search
3“It has cancelled 330 visas related to the Iranian regime.”The CBSA has cancelled 330 visas related to the Iranian regime.search
4“Last year, Canada removed 22,000 inadmissible individuals.”Canada removed 22,000 inadmissible individuals last year.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20