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Robert Oliphant

Liberal on The Salvation Army 2026-04-30

149 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

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Thanks 19%Claims 81%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 29 wordsI have the pleasure today to welcome to Ottawa the world leaders of the Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, with officers of the Canadian headquarters, ¹ThanksClaims · 120 wordswhich is located in my riding of Don Valley West.² Dedicated to selfless service and holding high the dignity of those in need, the Salvation Army has been helping Canadians for more than a century.³ Through food banks and thrift stores, shelters and housing, long-term and palliative care, youth programs, life skills training and emergency disaster response, the Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada.⁴ The Salvation Army is an important partner for our federal government, helping people in need. I know every member of this House is grateful for its work in their communities. From humble beginnings in the United Kingdom to transforming lives in 134 countries, their faithful work continues to inspire.⁵

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Signal · 76

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I have the pleasure today to welcome to Ottawa the world leaders of the Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, with officers of the Canadian headquarters,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · 100

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 5

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1“welcome to Ottawa the world leaders of the Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham”On April 30, 2026, the world leaders of the Salvation Army, General Lyndon Buckingham and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham, were visiting Ottawa.search
2“which is located in my riding of Don Valley West”The Salvation Army’s Canadian headquarters is located in the riding of Don Valley West.search
3“helping Canadians for more than a century”The Salvation Army has been helping Canadians for more than a century.search
4“the Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada”The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada.search
5“transforming lives in 134 countries”The Salvation Army operates in 134 countries.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20