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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

40 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Brad Redekopp (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, it is important to note that the government has brought in millions of people using a system that does not work. The minister is expecting about two million temporary visas to expire this year. That is about 160,000 per month. She also expects them to leave. Can the minister confirm that temporary residents are leaving Canada at these rates?”

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Chair, Claims · 40 wordsIRCC and CBSA continue to improve how the immigration and border systems work together.Vague promise With respect to temporary residents, we are taking steps to help those with status be compliant with immigration law and respect the conditions of their stay.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 100

0 of 4 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 · 48

2 of 4 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 “IRCC and CBSA continue to improve how the immigration and border systems work together.”About improving how immigration and border systems work together, not about whether temporary residents are leaving at the rate cited.
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 “With respect to temporary residents, we are taking steps to help those with status be compliant with immigration law and respect the conditions of their stay.”About steps to help temporary residents comply with their conditions of stay, not about departure rates of those whose visas expire.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 0

2 of 4 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 “continue to improve”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the systems will improve.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are taking steps”The action is asserted without naming any step, actor or measure beyond the verb phrase.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20