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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

35 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Hardy (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, on March 26, the Supreme Court forced Quebec to extend its $10-a-day child care to asylum seekers even though some Quebeckers still do not even have a spot. That is completely unacceptable. Does the minister affirm Quebec’s right to invoke the notwithstanding clause to regain control, yes or no?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Procedure 23%Claims 77%

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Mr. Chair, Procedure · 8 wordsunfortunately, I did not quite hear the question.Procedure Claims · 27 wordsHowever, I can tell the member that we are working with the province of Quebec and with the members of the House who represent Quebec to maintain—Partly on pointVague promise

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Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

1 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “unfortunately, I did not quite hear the question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

1 of 3 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 “However, I can tell the member that we are working with the province of Quebec and with the members of the House who represent Quebec to maintain—”Speaks of working with Quebec on immigration matters but does not address the notwithstanding clause question.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 0

1 of 3 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 are working with the province of Quebec”The commitment names partners but no measure, date, or success condition.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20