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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

47 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kyle Seeback (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, the question was about undocumented workers on federal construction sites, where they are getting federal tax dollars. Perhaps the minister misunderstood the question, which is why I am repeating it. In fact just recently, four undocumented workers were identified by CBSA at the Calgary event centre project. Is the minister aware of these cases, yes or no, and what is she doing to prevent this in the future?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 89 / 100

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

Claims 85%Promise 15%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 29 wordsas I have indicated, we have a plan. The plan is working. There has been a considerable reduction in the number of temporary workers.¹ We have tightened integrity measures. Promise · 7 wordsWe will continue to look at those.Vague promise Claims · 11 wordsThere are members of Parliament from the opposition who are advocating—Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

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 · 74

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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “There are members of Parliament from the opposition who are advocating—”Turns to what opposition members are advocating, not the question about undocumented workers on federal construction sites.

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 · 83

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 look at those”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only an open-ended intention to keep reviewing.

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“There has been a considerable reduction in the number of temporary workers”Canada has seen a considerable reduction in the number of temporary workers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20