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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

46 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Kyle Seeback (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, she obviously does not know the answer to that question, which is shocking, but it is 127,000. That is the answer to the question. Could the minister tell the House how many TFW permits were issued for TEER 0 to 3 skilled occupations, including skilled trades, in 2025?”

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Chair, Claims · 46 wordsI was provincial minister for eight years before now and have been a federal minister for 12 months.¹Off point I understand the TEER levels, the skilled trades and construction, having come from that world. The important thing is that the measures that have been implemented are working.Partly on point

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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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 29

3 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I was provincial minister for eight years before now and have been a federal minister for 12 months.”About the minister’s own ministerial experience, not the number of permits asked for.
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 understand the TEER levels, the skilled trades and construction, having come from that world.”Speaks to her familiarity with skilled trades, but gives no answer to the permit figure asked.
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 important thing is that the measures that have been implemented are working.”Asserts the measures are working, but offers no figure or answer to what was asked.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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1“I was provincial minister for eight years before now and have been a federal minister for 12 months”Lena Metlege Diab served as a provincial minister in Nova Scotia for eight years before becoming a federal minister in May 2025.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20