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Anju Dhillon

Liberal on Jury Duty Appreciation Week Act 2026-04-24

157 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Michael Cooper (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, at first blush, someone might dismiss this bill as merely symbolic, but I could not more strongly disagree with such a sentiment, because there are very real knowledge gaps amongst Canadians with respect to the important role that juries play in the administration of justice, as well as the significant and unique challenges faced by jurors and former jurors. Can the member speak to the issue of the knowledge gap and how dedicating a week of appreciation will help close it?”

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.

Greeting 10%Positioning 10%Promise 8%Claims 73%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 15 wordsI thank my colleague from the bottom of my heart for his very thoughtful question.Greeting Positioning · 7 wordsHe is one of the solution makers.PositioningOff point Promise · 13 wordsWe want to show Canadians, or express to them, what jurors go through. Claims · 69 wordsI am sure a lot of my colleagues, those sitting here or who are listening on their televisions or computers, will have heard certain things that they were not aware of, such as the financial burden, the lack of mental health support and the undue burdens that a juror must face, including being sequestered for weeks without contact, without loved ones and without having access to the outside world.¹ Positioning · 8 wordsThis is very difficult on a human being.Positioning Claims · 45 wordsPeople cannot get out of jury duty, ²unless there is a justification that would allow them to do so.Off point This kind of bill would raise awareness of what jurors go through, the sacrifices they make and the supports we can give them as a government.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

3 of 8 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 “I thank my colleague from the bottom of my heart for his very thoughtful question.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “He is one of the solution makers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is very difficult on a human being.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 76

4 of 8 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 point put to the member, and 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 “I thank my colleague from the bottom of my heart for his very thoughtful question.”A thank-you to the questioner, not an answer to the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He is one of the solution makers.”A compliment to the member rather than any substantive answer.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “People cannot get out of jury duty,”Talks about being unable to escape jury duty, not the knowledge gap or how the week closes it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “unless there is a justification that would allow them to do so.”Continues the point about exemptions from jury service, which is not what was asked.

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 · 76

1 of 8 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 “the supports we can give them as a government”No specific support, date, measure, or success condition is identified.

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“being sequestered for weeks without contact, without loved ones and without having access to the outside world”Canadian jurors can be sequestered for weeks without contact with loved ones or access to the outside world.search
2“People cannot get out of jury duty”Canadians cannot be excused from jury duty unless they have a justification recognized under the rules.search

Analysed on 2026-09-16