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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-05-25

55 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I am going to take that as a “No, I cannot do my job and will not show up for work for four hours.” I understand why the minister does not want to show up for four hours. In the last two weeks alone, there have been multiple cases of sweetheart deals for non-citizens convicted of serious crimes. Terrorists are still in Canada, and money is being poured into refugee hotels. I will ask again, will the Minister of Immigration show up for the full four hours on Thursday night and be held to account for her terrible decisions?”

Statement grade

D+

54 / 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.

Positioning 36%Claims 15%The question 49%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 13 wordsthe minister recites the formidable accomplishments that are being realized under her tenure: PositioningClaims · 8 wordsImmigration is down, ¹and asylum seekers are down.² Positioning · 7 wordsThere are incredible accomplishments of the minister.PositioningPartly on point The question · 27 wordsThe real question is, when will the member stop with the degrading and very condescending questioning that she continues to put, without any foundation, to the minister?Off point

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 · 60

2 of 7 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 “the minister recites the formidable accomplishments that are being realized under her tenure:”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “There are incredible accomplishments of the minister.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 24

5 of 7 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 minister recites the formidable accomplishments that are being realized under her tenure:”It describes the minister’s immigration record, not whether she will attend the four hours of committee.
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 “Immigration is down,”It cites a figure on immigration levels, not the attendance question put.
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 “and asylum seekers are down.”It cites a figure on asylum claims, not the attendance question put.
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 “There are incredible accomplishments of the minister.”It praises the minister’s record, not the attendance question put.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The real question is, when will the member stop with the degrading and very condescending questioning that she continues to put, without any foundation, to the minister?”It attacks the questioner’s manner and puts a demand to the opposition instead of addressing whether the minister will attend.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 100

0 of 7 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

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“Immigration is down”The temporary resident immigration population has declined under the immigration minister’s tenure.search
2“asylum seekers are down”Asylum claims in Canada have declined under the immigration minister’s tenure.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20