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Shannon Miedema

Liberal on Government Orders 2026-04-27

98 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, today is indeed a very special day because just recently we had the three by-elections and today we have the largest women’s caucus in the history of Parliament. I believe just over 70 women have been elected and that is worthy of recognizing. We saw earlier today the government and opposition working together as we had an opposition private member’s bill pass through the House. It amplifies what the Prime Minister said a year ago. He wants to see Parliament work in a collaborative way. I am wondering if the member could provide her thoughts on how we continue to move forward in a collaborative way, working for the betterment of Canadians first and foremost.”

Statement grade

Average 60 / 100

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

Anecdote 64%Claims 21%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 63 wordsbeing chair of the environment committee in recent weeks, I have enjoyed how we have worked together across parties to move the work forward in our environment and sustainable development committee.¹ In my past life, working at the City of Halifax, it was all about working across different perspectives to get the work done and to have shared objectives to move things forward.²AnecdoteOff point Claims · 21 wordsI am really pleased that we have had cross-party support for various private members’ bills on both sides of the House. Promise · 14 wordsI hope that we can continue to collaborate for the betterment of our country.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 33

2 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “being chair of the environment committee in recent weeks, I have enjoyed how we have worked together across parties to move the work forward in our environment and sustainable development committee.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “In my past life, working at the City of Halifax, it was all about working across different perspectives to get the work done and to have shared objectives to move things forward.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 6 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 my past life, working at the City of Halifax, it was all about working across different perspectives to get the work done and to have shared objectives to move things forward.”About the member’s past work at the City of Halifax, not the motion on committees.
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 am really pleased that we have had cross-party support for various private members’ bills on both sides of the House.”About cross-party support for private members’ bills, not the motion on parliamentary committees.
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 hope that we can continue to collaborate for the betterment of our country.”A general hope for collaboration, not addressing the motion on committees.

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 · 58

1 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 “I hope that we can continue to collaborate”A hope for continued collaboration with no actor, measure or success condition specified.

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 chair of the environment committee in recent weeks”Shannon Miedema has been chair of the House of Commons environment and sustainable development committee in recent weeks.search
2“working at the City of Halifax”Shannon Miedema previously worked at the City of Halifax.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20