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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

36 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Hardy (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, a few minutes ago, I asked the minister if she acknowledged the evidence that French is declining in Quebec. With all her advisers around her, the minister replied that there is no evidence that French is declining in Quebec or in Canada. Does the minister wish to stand by that answer?”

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.

Claims 19%Positioning 11%Promise 69%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 7 wordsthe French language is fundamental to Canada. Positioning · 4 wordsI agree with that.Positioning Promise · 25 wordsWe are going to work harder with all the respective parties and come up with policies to ensure that the French language is very important.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 · 88

1 of 5 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I agree with that.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 5 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 “the French language is fundamental to Canada.”About the importance of French generally, not whether she stands by the earlier answer about evidence of decline.
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 agree with that.”Agrees French is fundamental but does not say whether she stands by or withdraws the earlier answer.
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 “We are going to work harder with all the respective parties and come up with policies to ensure that the French language is very important.”Offers a commitment to work on French-language policies without addressing whether the earlier answer is maintained.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 30

1 of 5 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 are going to work harder with all the respective parties and come up with policies”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only working harder and coming up with policies.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20