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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

60 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, I am glad the minister talked about another justice bill. Bill C-16 renders all mandatory minimum penalties meaningless, which means that this problem of giving sweetheart sentences to non-citizens convicted of serious crimes would only get worse. Will the minister go to the justice minister and recommend an amendment to Bill C-16 that would not juice this problem of judges giving lenient sentences to non-citizens convicted of serious crimes, like the strangler my colleague just talked about, to ensure that they do not have the privilege of staying in our country and are deported like they should be?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 100

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

Procedure 30%Positioning 20%Claims 50%

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

Mr. Chair, Procedure · 18 wordsI really appreciate this discussion here tonight because it is really important. It affects a lot of people.Procedure Positioning · 5 wordsWe take that very seriously.PositioningVague promise Claims · 30 wordsCriminals, whether Canadians, visitors or whatever their status is in Canada, will be held responsible by the law. The courts do their best. If they are non-Canadians, the CBSA investigates.¹ Positioning · 7 wordsOur priority is to always protect Canadians.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

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 · 47

4 of 10 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 “I really appreciate this discussion here tonight because it is really important.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “It affects a lot of people.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We take that very seriously.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our priority is to always protect Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

5 of 10 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 “We take that very seriously.”A general statement of seriousness that does not say whether the amendment will be recommended.
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 “Criminals, whether Canadians, visitors or whatever their status is in Canada, will be held responsible by the law.”About the law applying to criminals of all statuses, not about recommending an amendment to Bill C-16.
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 “The courts do their best.”A remark about the courts’ efforts, not about the requested amendment on sentencing.
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 “If they are non-Canadians, the CBSA investigates.”About CBSA investigation of non-Canadians, which touches the subject but does not address the amendment request.
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 “Our priority is to always protect Canadians.”A general statement of the priority of protecting Canadians, not an answer to what was asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 87

1 of 10 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 take that very seriously”The speaker asserts a commitment with no actor, measure, date, or success condition.

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“If they are non-Canadians, the CBSA investigates”When a non-Canadian commits an offence in Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency investigates.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20