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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-10-20

53 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Costas Menegakis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister’s mass immigration policies hurt immigrants too. Too much immigration has strained housing, health care and jobs, and has hindered successful integration. Refusing to deport non-citizens who have committed serious crimes leads to wrongly blaming law-abiding newcomers. Liberal policies fuel rising anti-immigrant sentiment and a broken immigration consensus. Conservatives would lower immigration and restore order and fairness. Why will the Prime Minister not do the same?”

Statement grade

Average 75 / 100

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 53 wordsI can confirm that last year, there were over 23,000 removals of people who were ineligible to be in Canada.¹ Over a thousand individuals with criminality were removed from Canada.² We continue to ensure the safety and security of our border, Vague promiseand we are managing and ensuring that we have control over immigration.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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 · 47

4 of 6 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.

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 can confirm that last year, there were over 23,000 removals of people who were ineligible to be in Canada.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Over a thousand individuals with criminality were removed from Canada.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 continue to ensure the safety and security of our border,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “and we are managing and ensuring that we have control over immigration.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 53

2 of 6 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 continue to ensure the safety and security of our border”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are managing and ensuring that we have control over immigration”Asserts ongoing action without naming any specific measure or criterion.

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“over 23,000 removals of people who were ineligible to be in Canada”Last year, over 23,000 people ineligible to be in Canada were removed.search
2“Over a thousand individuals with criminality were removed from Canada”Over a thousand individuals with criminality were removed from Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22