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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

16 words · 1 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Chair, the number of asylum seekers is one thing. The distribution of asylum seekers across Canada is another. How can the minister say today that this is a success when the situation has not changed, and Quebec continues to take in a disproportionate share of asylum seekers relative to its demographic weight within the Canadian federation?”

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Mr. Chair, Claims · 16 wordsI work with Quebec all the time on this issue, ¹as well as on many others.Partly on point

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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 · 100

0 of 2 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 · 49

2 of 2 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 “I work with Quebec all the time on this issue,”It speaks to working with Quebec on the asylum issue but does not answer how the situation can be called a success or address the distribution concern.
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 “as well as on many others.”It adds that they collaborate on many other issues, which does not address the asylum seeker distribution raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 1

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1“I work with Quebec all the time on this issue”The minister says she works with Quebec all the time on asylum seeker distribution.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20