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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-04-24

100 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Kristina Tesser Derksen (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, earlier this week, Bill C-22, an act respecting lawful access, was referred to the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security. As this critical piece of legislation continues its parliamentary journey, it is important to remind Canadians how overdue a lawful access regime is in our country. This has been requested by law enforcement agencies for decades. Could the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety expand on how crucial this legislation is for the safety and security of all Canadians?”

Statement grade

F–

Average 17 / 100

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

Thanks 27%Anecdote 33%Positioning 30%Claims 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 27 wordsI want to thank my colleague for the excellent work she does to ensure that the government is aware of the public safety issues in her riding.Thanks Anecdote · 33 wordsIt was a true pleasure to see my colleagues from all parties at the parliamentary reception of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police where we had a chance to discuss Bill C‑22.¹Anecdote Positioning · 30 wordsIt is high time that we equipped our law enforcement agencies with the modern tools they need to effectively fight serious crime, including extortion, child sexual exploitation and money laundering.PositioningVague promise Claims · 10 wordsLaw enforcement officials clearly informed us that what they needed—

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 10

3 of 4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank my colleague for the excellent work she does to ensure that the government is aware of the public safety issues in her riding.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “It was a true pleasure to see my colleagues from all parties at the parliamentary reception of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police where we had a chance to discuss Bill C‑22.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is high time that we equipped our law enforcement agencies with the modern tools they need to effectively fight serious crime, including extortion, child sexual exploitation and money laundering.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 24

1 of 4 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 “It is high time that we equipped our law enforcement agencies”The commitment names no date, measure, or success condition beyond the bill already before the House.

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“the parliamentary reception of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police where we had a chance to discuss Bill C‑22”There was a parliamentary reception of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police where parliamentarians discussed Bill C-22 (Lawful Access Act, 2026).search

Analysed on 2026-09-15