Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Peter Schiefke

Liberal on Strong and Free Elections Act 2026-04-24

101 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 89 / 100

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

Thanks 16%Reasoning 84%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordsI would like to thank my dear friend, the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, for her question.Thanks Reasoning · 85 wordsI would simply say that my view of this piece of legislation is that it is intended to deal with imminent threats and challenges facing Canada’s electoral system. I do not feel at this time that the suggestion by my hon. colleague with regard to the way in which parties are financed would fall under the scope of this piece of legislation but, perhaps, under a future piece of legislation. In this particular case, I do not feel that it is relevant at this time.Off point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to thank my dear friend, the member for Saanich—Gulf Islands, for her question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 82

1 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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “In this particular case, I do not feel that it is relevant at this time.”It only dismisses the member’s point as irrelevant rather than engaging with the bill.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-09-15