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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

42 words · 2 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, the question, specifically, was this: If a province wants more autonomy over immigration, would the minister be open to granting it? I will ask the minister this: Does she support the principle that the federal government should grant equal autonomy over immigration powers to all provinces that request it, rather than giving it to one province while denying the same power to others?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Claims 52%Promise 36%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 5 wordsit is a wonderful question, ThanksClaims · 22 wordsbecause I was a provincial minister of immigration for eight years.¹ Immigration is a shared responsibility between the two levels of government, Promise · 15 wordsand in my job, I will continue to work with the provinces and territories accordingly.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “it is a wonderful question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 “because I was a provincial minister of immigration for eight years.”About the minister’s past provincial role, not whether she supports granting provinces autonomy.
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 a shared responsibility between the two levels of government,”States that immigration is shared between levels of government without saying whether she supports granting provinces autonomy.
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 in my job, I will continue to work with the provinces and territories accordingly.”Offers continued cooperation with provinces without answering whether she would grant them greater autonomy.

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 · 57

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 “will continue to work with the provinces and territories”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only continued collaboration.

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“I was a provincial minister of immigration for eight years.”Hon. Lena Metlege Diab was a provincial minister of immigration for eight years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20