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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

81 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Chair, I brought in a law that would have amended the Criminal Code by one line, to say that judges cannot issue lenient sentences in order to help non-citizens avoid deportation. I will ask the minister again. Colleagues should keep in mind that I am asking her to speak to victims. It is drivel that she is putting forward. Members should think about that and think about what these victims are hearing. A non-citizen arranged to have sex with an underage girl and then received a lenient sentence in order to avoid deportation. Does the minister think this person deserves to stay in Canada?”

Statement grade

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Average 97 / 100

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Chair, Claims · 81 wordsnon-citizens convicted of a serious crime are inadmissible, whether the crime happened in Canada or outside Canada.¹ That means they are not allowed to enter Canada or stay in Canada if they are already here. We brought in many pieces of criminal legislation in this House, under this government, under our mandate so far, that the opposition has obstructed in each and every way. We have also invested in CBSA officers and RCMP officers.² We are hiring many to protect Canadians.Vague promise

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 89

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are hiring many to protect Canadians”The commitment names no number, role, date or measure of success.

Claims · 2

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1“non-citizens convicted of a serious crime are inadmissible”Under Canadian immigration law, non-citizens convicted of a serious crime are inadmissible to Canada, whether the crime was committed in Canada or outside Canada.search
2“We have also invested in CBSA officers and RCMP officers”The current federal government has invested in CBSA officers and RCMP officers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20