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Connie Cody

Conservative on Report Stage 2026-05-04

108 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Jeff Kibble (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it is curious that the party opposite has the same person ask the same question. They are dogmatically hanging on the Arbour report, whether it be in the House or in committee or in debate, while overwhelmingly ignoring the plethora of evidence and reports. Maybe the member could speak briefly about why they are ignoring this so much and hanging on one dated report.”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Claims 65%Reasoning 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 19 wordsit is really hard to determine what is going on here, since the government now has its manufactured majority.Off point Reasoning · 21 wordsThe Arbour report has been an important part of this discussion, but it should not be treated as the final word. Claims · 51 wordsMadam Justice Arbour was invited to appear before committee so members could ask questions and examine her recommendations in light of today’s reality, but that did not happen.¹ Since then, the director of military prosecutions has told the committee that the military has adjusted and is prepared to handle these cases.² Reasoning · 17 wordsReform has to reflect where the system is today and not where it was many years ago.

At a glance

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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 · 78

1 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is really hard to determine what is going on here, since the government now has its manufactured majority.”About the government’s majority, not the question about the Arbour report and other evidence.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“but that did not happen.”Louise Arbour was invited to appear before a parliamentary committee in connection with the military justice reform debate but did not appear.search
2“the director of military prosecutions has told the committee that the military has adjusted and is prepared to handle these cases”The Director of Military Prosecutions told the committee that the military has adjusted and is prepared to handle cases of sexual offences removed from court martial jurisdiction.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20