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Lena Metlege Diab

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-06-18

73 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Michelle Rempel Garner (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Conservatives proposed a law that would ensure that non-citizens who commit serious crimes in Canada do not get sweetheart sentences so they can avoid deportation, but the Minister of Immigration voted against it. It is her job to maintain order in Canada’s immigration system, but the system is clearly out of control. Can the Minister of Immigration tell the victim of an assault why the non-citizen who assaulted them and then broke their no-contact order was given a lenient sentence so they would not be deported?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 73%Greeting 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 53 wordswe all know that anyone who commits a crime in this country, regardless of their immigration status, be it Canadian or not, is treated according to the law, to the fullest extent of the law.Unearned certainty Judges make decisions.² There is absolutely nothing in the immigration law that allows for sentences to be discounted.¹ Greeting · 20 wordsAs I stand here today, let me wish everybody a very happy Canada Day as we conclude the parliamentary session.Greeting

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 68

1 of 2 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “As I stand here today, let me wish everybody a very happy Canada Day as we conclude the parliamentary session.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 question asked.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 32

1 of 2 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “we all know”Asserts agreement by everyone in place of any source or evidence.

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“There is absolutely nothing in the immigration law that allows for sentences to be discounted”Canada’s immigration law contains no provision that allows sentences to be discounted.search
2“Judges make decisions”Sentencing decisions in Canadian courts are made by judges.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20