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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

31 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Fred Davies (Conservative)

“Once again, Mr. Chair, there is a contribution agreement between IRCC and municipalities that receive federal funding. What is the language in the contribution agreement that gives the authority for municipalities to purchase real estate for asylum claimants? It is a very simple question. Does the minister know the answer?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Claims 74%The ask 26%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 23 wordsI believe I answered that at one point at committee, ¹Partly on pointbut these agreements are public knowledge.² They are public and they are viewable. The ask · 8 wordsI invite the member to look at them.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · 82

1 of 1 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 believe I answered that at one point at committee,”Says the question was answered before rather than giving the agreement’s language.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 2

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“I answered that at one point at committee”The minister previously answered Fred Davies’ question about contribution agreement language for purchasing real estate at a committee meeting.search
2“these agreements are public knowledge”The contribution agreements between IRCC and municipalities are public and viewable.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20