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Marianne Dandurand

Liberal on Cellular Connectivity in the Regions 2026-05-04

155 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 86 / 100

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Thanks 23%Claims 47%Reasoning 22%Promise 8%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 22 wordsI rise today to acknowledge the representatives from municipalities, communities and the business sector who have travelled to Ottawa from our regions.Thanks Claims · 73 wordsThese include the mayor of East Hereford, the president of the Union des producteurs agricoles de l’Estrie and managers from Maison Séjour.¹ They came to share their concerns about cellular connectivity in the regions. Whether it is for road safety, for emergency 911 calls or for our SMEs, which need reliable networks in order to provide services, the lack of coverage is a serious issue in terms of public safety and economic development. Reasoning · 34 wordsThe discussions we are having here in Ottawa serve as a reminder that behind the statistics are the very real, everyday realities affecting our communities and that we need to come up with solutions. Thanks · 14 wordsI want to commend their commitment to raising these issues here in the capital, ThanksPromise · 12 wordsand I reiterate my determination to continue raising them in the House.Vague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I rise today to acknowledge the representatives from municipalities, communities and the business sector who have travelled to Ottawa from our regions.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to commend their commitment to raising these issues here in the capital,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · 100

0 of 3 deductions are Respect

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Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 87

1 of 3 deductions are Clarity

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A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “my determination to continue raising them in the House”The commitment names no concrete measure, outcome, or condition beyond ongoing advocacy.

Claims · 1

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1“the mayor of East Hereford, the president of the Union des producteurs agricoles de l’Estrie and managers from Maison Séjour”On May 4, 2026, a delegation including the mayor of East Hereford, the president of the Union des producteurs agricoles de l’Estrie and managers from Maison Séjour travelled to Ottawa.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20