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Adam van Koeverden

Liberal on Sport 2026-04-27

114 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, we know that mental health and physical health are closely connected. Both are equally important for our well-being, especially for athletes competing at the highest levels. Mental health is key to a balanced life and long-term success in sport. Can the Secretary of State for Sport update the House on what our government is doing to support the mental health of national team athletes and coaches?”

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.

Thanks 23%Reasoning 13%Claims 61%Aside 3%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 17 wordsI would like to thank my friend and colleague from Ottawa West—Nepean for always supporting Team Canada.Thanks Reasoning · 15 wordsWe know that support for our athletes on and off the field is absolutely vital, Claims · 70 wordsand that is why we are so proud to be investing $6.2 million with our Olympic team, Paralympic team and sports networks right across the country to ensure that they have all the resources they need to compete at their best.¹Vague promise This investment is going to support exciting programs like Game Plan, ²and it is going to ensure that our athletes have everything they need on and off the field.Partly on point Thanks · 9 wordsWe are so proud of our Team Canada athletes.Thanks Aside · 3 wordsGo, Canada, go.Aside

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 67

3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to thank my friend and colleague from Ottawa West—Nepean for always supporting Team Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We are so proud of our Team Canada athletes.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Go, Canada, go.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 86

1 of 5 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 question asked.

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 “and it is going to ensure that our athletes have everything they need on and off the field.”Repeats the purpose of the investment without adding what is being done.

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 · 47

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “to ensure that they have all the resources they need”The stated goal names no measure or success condition for what the resources will be or how the outcome is verified.

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“$6.2 million”The government is investing $6.2 million with the Olympic team, Paralympic team and sports networks.search
2“This investment is going to support exciting programs like Game Plan, ”The investment is going to support programs such as Game Plan.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20