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Jill McKnight

Liberal on Veterans Affairs 2026-04-29

89 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government’s decision to end the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires’ preferential contracting threatens jobs for veterans who rely on it for stable work after service, while potentially shifting contracts to for-profit firms. For decades, Commissionaires has supported their transition from serving our nation in the Canadian Armed Forces or the RCMP with dignity. Why is the Minister of Veterans Affairs moving ahead without any consultation with the commissionaires, and will she instead reverse these arbitrary procurement changes before veterans pay the price?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Reasoning 12%Claims 76%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 11 wordsgovernment policies must evolve as the goals they speak to change. Claims · 68 wordsIn 1945, the first right of refusal was designed to respond to the needs of soldiers returning from war.¹ Today, this policy no longer meets the needs of veterans. Today, the average age of a releasing veteran is 34.² They have a range of transferable hard and soft skills. These skills are in demand in the Canadian economy. Guard services will continue to be one option for veterans, ³Promise · 10 wordsand I will continue to advance all options for veterans.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 85

1 of 1 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 “I will continue to advance all options for veterans”A personal commitment that names no measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 3

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“In 1945, the first right of refusal was designed to respond to the needs of soldiers returning from war.”In 1945, the first right of refusal was designed to respond to the needs of soldiers returning from war.search
2“the average age of a releasing veteran is 34.”Today, the average age of a releasing veteran is 34.search
3“Guard services will continue to be one option for veterans”Guard services will continue to be one option for veterans.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20