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Judy A. Sgro

Liberal on Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders 2026-04-27

70 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Harb Gill (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, earlier today I asked the government a question regarding the Gordie Howe bridge, which is in my riding. Instead of an answer, I got banter, jokes and an invitation to switch sides. I have a lot of respect for the member opposite. She has a measured tone. Can she speak to the accountability that she has often referred to, and does she believe that deflection and jokes from government ministers meet the standards she has for accountability?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Greeting 31%Claims 69%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 22 wordsI look forward to continuing to work with my hon. colleague, probably on many of the committees we are talking about today.GreetingVague promise Claims · 48 wordsThe member made reference to the Gordie Howe bridge.¹ That is such an important bridge, and I look forward to attending when it is officially connected. It will do wonders for trade in both Canada and the U.S., and I look forward to being with the member when—Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

1 of 7 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 look forward to continuing to work with my hon. colleague, probably on many of the committees we are talking about today.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

5 of 7 deductions are Relevance

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

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 motion 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 “The member made reference to the Gordie Howe bridge.”Turns to the Gordie Howe bridge, a subject the Standing Orders motion does not touch.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is such an important bridge,”Praise of the bridge, not the Standing Orders motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and I look forward to attending when it is officially connected.”Plans to attend the bridge opening, unrelated to the motion 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 “It will do wonders for trade in both Canada and the U.S.,”Trade benefits of the bridge, not the Standing Orders motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and I look forward to being with the member when—”Continues on the bridge opening, unrelated to the motion.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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

1 of 7 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 “continuing to work with my hon. colleague”A commitment to future cooperation with no action, measure or success condition named.

Claims · 1

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“The member made reference to the Gordie Howe bridge”In this House debate, the member for the riding containing the Gordie Howe bridge (Harb Gill) referenced the Gordie Howe bridge in his question.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20