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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

34 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Dan Mazier (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, does the minister understand that immigration levels impact health care demand, yes or no?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Thanks 65%Promise 35%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 22 wordsI really appreciate these questions and, in fact, question period this week. There have been quite a few questions posed on that.Thanks Promise · 12 wordsI am happy to respond to all of my colleagues’ questions tonight.Partly 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 · 34

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I really appreciate these questions and, in fact, question period this week.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “There have been quite a few questions posed on that.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

1 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.

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 am happy to respond to all of my colleagues’ questions tonight.”A promise to respond during the evening, offering no answer to the yes-or-no question 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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20