Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Eric Duncan

Conservative on Volunteers in Stormont—Dundas—Glengarry 2026-04-29

167 words · 10 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 43%Procedure 18%Reasoning 30%Thanks 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 20 wordsmany people in our community know the decades of service to The Children’s Treatment Centre by the legendary Angelo Towndale.¹ Procedure · 30 wordsI rise today not only to acknowledge his continued contributions but also to highlight someone else who is making a difference in the city of Cornwall and making lives better.Procedure Claims · 51 wordsHis wife, Margaret Towndale, was recognized last week for celebrating an incredible 50 years of volunteering at the Cornwall Community Hospital as a valued member of the Auxiliary.² For half a century, Margaret has been a constant presence every week, offering her compassion and unwavering commitment to patients, family and staff. Reasoning · 50 wordsFifty years of volunteering is not just a number. It is a lifetime of kindness, generosity and quiet leadership. It speaks to a deep sense of duty and care that has touched countless lives in Cornwall and beyond. Margaret’s service reminds us all of the impact one person can make. Thanks · 16 wordsI thank Margaret and Angelo for everything. Their inspiration and dedication continue to motivate us all.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 66

3 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise today not only to acknowledge his continued contributions but also to highlight someone else who is making a difference in the city of Cornwall and making lives better.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank Margaret and Angelo for everything.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Their inspiration and dedication continue to motivate us 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 3 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 3 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 · 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“many people in our community know the decades of service to The Children’s Treatment Centre by the legendary Angelo Towndale.”Angelo Towndale served The Children’s Treatment Centre for decades.search
2“recognized last week for celebrating an incredible 50 years of volunteering at the Cornwall Community Hospital as a valued member of the Auxiliary”In late April 2026, Margaret Towndale was recognized for 50 years of volunteering at the Cornwall Community Hospital as a member of the hospital’s Auxiliary.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20