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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-05-26

63 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the minister just said that the program is temporary. That is what it was designed to be, but the PBO said today that failed asylum claimants, people who are supposed to be removed from the country, are getting benefits like vision care and physiotherapy for years. That is why the cost is mushrooming year after year. A billion dollars could build a hospital. Instead, it is going to failed asylum claimants. That is not fair. Why will she not cancel these luxury benefits?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Claims 79%Thanks 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 50 wordsthis is what the PBO actually said today. The PBO said that within three years we will see substantial savings from changes to the supplemental coverage of $200‑plus million.¹ We will also see another $200‑plus million in annual savings from the asylum reform measures that we took in Bill C-12.² Thanks · 13 wordsI thank the member for finally agreeing to put that law into action.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

1 of 1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank the member for finally agreeing to put that law into action.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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“The PBO said that within three years we will see substantial savings from changes to the supplemental coverage of $200‑plus million”The Parliamentary Budget Officer said changes to supplemental health coverage will produce savings of over $200 million within three years.search
2“another $200‑plus million in annual savings from the asylum reform measures that we took in Bill C-12”The Parliamentary Budget Officer said the asylum reform measures in Bill C-12 will produce annual savings of over $200 million.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20