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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship 2026-10-29

71 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Fred Davies (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, recent data shows that we have an innovation exodus to the United States. It is up 142%. Thirty-four per cent of immigrants with a Ph.D. leave Canada within 25 years, and the innovation sector earns 46% more in the United States. The Liberals have brought in too many people too fast for housing and health care, and now Canada’s best and brightest are leaving, including those who bring real innovation and jobs to our economy. Why is the Prime Minister not trying to reverse this brain drain instead of planning for higher immigration levels?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Positioning 14%Claims 59%Promise 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 10 wordsinnovation and research are very important priorities for our government.PositioningVague promise Claims · 11 wordsBudget 2025 launched an international talent attraction strategy and action plan.¹ Promise · 15 wordsThis will support recruitment of world-class researchers and advance Canada’s global competitiveness and research excellence.Vague promise Claims · 31 wordsWhat we have also seen in the last six to nine months is that a large number of U.S.-based, top-notch researchers have come to Canada, including to Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver, Promise · 4 wordsand this will accelerate—

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

1 of 3 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 “innovation and research are very important priorities for our government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 60

2 of 3 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 “very important priorities”The statement identifies broad governmental priorities without specifying concrete actions or measurable outcomes.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “advance Canada’s global competitiveness and research excellence”The phrase uses sweeping, undefined goals that lack specific metrics or plans.

Claims · 1

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“Budget 2025 launched an international talent attraction strategy and action plan.”Budget 2025 launched an international talent attraction strategy and action plan.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31