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Kent MacDonald

Liberal on Lobster Fishery 2026-04-27

190 words · 11 sentences · 13 clauses

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Claims 63%Anecdote 19%Thanks 18%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 119 wordsspring lobster season is under way in P.E.I.¹ Traps were set on the southeast shore of the island this morning, ²and the north side will be setting their gear tomorrow morning.³ As islanders, setting day reminds us how important the lobster industry is for P.E.I. More than 8,000 jobs and close to $1 billion in economic activity are connected to the seafood industry.⁴ Setting day reminds us of the personal connections we all have to lobster fishing and the generations of work behind those handmade traps and uniquely coloured buoys. Islanders all know someone braving the winds and the waves with that first load of traps. We all worry a little, especially for the younger fishers entering the business. Anecdote · 12 wordsIt is my nephew Jarrett’s first setting day with his own fleet.⁵Anecdote Thanks · 9 wordsGood luck, Jarrett, and good luck to all fishers.Thanks Anecdote · 25 wordsWhen that first trap comes up over the washboard, we are all waiting for that first feed of lobsters with some good old ADL butter.Anecdote Thanks · 25 wordsOn setting day 2026, I ask this House to join me in wishing fair weather, a safe return to port and full traps for all.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 56

5 of 5 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 “It is my nephew Jarrett’s first setting day with his own fleet.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Good luck, Jarrett,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and good luck to all fishers.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “When that first trap comes up over the washboard, we are all waiting for that first feed of lobsters with some good old ADL butter.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On setting day 2026, I ask this House to join me in wishing fair weather, a safe return to port and full traps for all.”Thanks: 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 · 100

0 of 5 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 · 100

0 of 5 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 · 5

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“spring lobster season is under way in P.E.I.”The spring lobster season in P.E.I. was under way on 27 April 2026.search
2“Traps were set on the southeast shore of the island this morning”Lobster traps were set on the southeast shore of P.E.I. on the morning of 27 April 2026.search
3“the north side will be setting their gear tomorrow morning”Lobster gear on P.E.I.’s north side was to be set on the morning of 28 April 2026.search
4“More than 8,000 jobs and close to $1 billion in economic activity are connected to the seafood industry.”More than 8,000 jobs and close to $1 billion in economic activity are connected to P.E.I.’s seafood industry.search
5“It is my nephew Jarrett’s first setting day with his own fleet.”The member for a P.E.I. riding said his nephew Jarrett was fishing his first lobster setting day with his own fleet in 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20