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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-05-27

78 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, a non-citizen on a student visa organized major theft from an Alberta store not once, but 14 times. They were convicted of a major crime under Canada’s Criminal Code, which carries a punishment of up to 10 years in prison. They should have been deported, as the law requires, but today we found out that they were not. The National Post reported that a judge gave them a sweetheart deal, house arrest, so that they could avoid deportation. By voting against our bill to ensure non-citizen criminals do not get sweetheart sentences, the Liberals sent a message that it is okay for non-citizens to commit major crimes. Why?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Claims 85%Promise 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 66 wordsthe member knows that there is nothing in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that allows judges to discount any sentences.¹ She also knows that, Canadian or not, no one can commit a crime on Canadian soil with impunity, including those who are on asylum and anyone else. We have brought in measures.Vague promise We have brought in criminal bills.²Partly on point The Conservatives keep avoiding voting with us.³ Promise · 12 wordsWe expect them to let us, in the next couple of weeks—Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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 · 63

4 of 5 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 “We have brought in measures.”Names the government’s own measures without answering why it voted against the bill.
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 have brought in criminal bills.”Refers to criminal bills brought in without addressing the vote on the bill asked about.
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 Conservatives keep avoiding voting with us.”Blames the Conservatives’ voting instead of answering the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We expect them to let us, in the next couple of weeks—”An unfinished demand on the Conservatives rather than an answer to the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 91

1 of 5 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 have brought in measures”The commitment names no measure, actor or success condition beyond the word ‘measures’.

Claims · 3

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“there is nothing in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act that allows judges to discount any sentences”The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act contains no provision allowing judges to discount sentences.search
2“We have brought in criminal bills”The government has introduced criminal bills.search
3“The Conservatives keep avoiding voting with us”Conservative MPs have not voted with the Liberals on the government’s bills.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20