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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

60 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Chair, I would ask the minister to explain where the success is when it comes to the equitable distribution of asylum seekers.”

Statement grade

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Claims 43%Promise 57%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 26 wordsindeed, the number of asylum seekers has been reduced in Quebec by 71% in the last two years.¹Partly on point We have also worked with provinces and territories. Promise · 34 wordsWe will continue to do that to ensure that refugees are able to go to other provinces, with the help of the provinces and territories and the financial assistance of the Government of Canada.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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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 · 83

1 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 “indeed, the number of asylum seekers has been reduced in Quebec by 71% in the last two years.”It cites a reduction in Quebec’s numbers, which is about the count of asylum seekers rather than their distribution across the country.

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 · 41

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to do that”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how distribution will change.

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“the number of asylum seekers has been reduced in Quebec by 71% in the last two years”The number of asylum seekers in Quebec has been reduced by 71% in the two years before May 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20