Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Marianne Dandurand

Liberal on Compton—Stanstead 2026-04-28

152 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

C+

67 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 36%Positioning 18%Claims 31%Procedure 5%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 27 wordstoday, on April 28, 2026, one year to the day after I was elected, I sincerely thank the people of Compton—Stanstead for putting their trust in me.¹Thanks Positioning · 28 wordsRepresenting them in Ottawa is an honour that I carry out with humility and conviction, the conviction that regions like mine have a place at the decision-making table.Positioning Thanks · 12 wordsI want to thank our Prime Minister, who shares these same beliefs.Thanks Claims · 25 wordsOne year ago, Canadians, Quebeckers and people in the regions made a clear choice to move forward with a team that is focused on results. Procedure · 7 wordsOne year later, the results are in: ProcedureClaims · 22 wordsreal support to address the cost of living, major projects that create opportunities in our regions, and agreements that diversify our markets. Promise · 5 wordsWe are just getting started.Vague promise Thanks · 15 wordsI would like to thank the people of Compton—Stanstead for placing their trust in me.Thanks Promise · 11 wordsI remain committed to representing them with conviction and deep pride.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 37

5 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “today, on April 28, 2026, one year to the day after I was elected, I sincerely thank the people of Compton—Stanstead for putting their trust in me.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Representing them in Ottawa is an honour that I carry out with humility and conviction, the conviction that regions like mine have a place at the decision-making table.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank our Prime Minister, who shares these same beliefs.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “One year later, the results are in:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to thank the people of Compton—Stanstead for placing their trust in me.”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 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 · 79

2 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 “We are just getting started”A forward commitment for the speaker’s side with no action, measure or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “I remain committed to representing them”A personal commitment with no concrete measure, date or success condition.

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“one year to the day after I was elected”Marianne Dandurand was elected as MP for Compton—Stanstead on April 28, 2025.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20