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David McGuinty

Liberal on National Defence 2026-05-05

80 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Anita Vandenbeld (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, during committee testimony on Bill C-11, we heard from many survivors about concerns with the transfer of cases from the military system to the civilian court system. Would the Minister of National Defence tell the House whether he would be supportive if the Senate were to amend Bill C-11 to include the sunset clause as passed at the committee stage?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Thanks 14%Reasoning 34%Claims 52%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 11 wordsI thank the member for her passionate work behind the bill.Thanks Reasoning · 27 wordsDelivering culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces is not only the right thing to do, but it is critical for the operational needs for national security. Claims · 42 wordsThat is why we introduced Bill C-11.¹ It is to codify in law key recommendations from two comprehensive external reports.²Partly on point I can confirm that we are open to amendment in the Senate to include the sunset clause that would strengthen the bill.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

1 of 5 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 thank the member for her passionate work behind the bill.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 61

4 of 5 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.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “Delivering culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces is not only the right thing to do,”About the importance of culture change in the Forces, not whether the Senate amendment would be supported.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “but it is critical for the operational needs for national security.”Continues the case for the bill’s goals without addressing the amendment question.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “That is why we introduced Bill C-11.”Background on introducing the bill, not an answer on the sunset clause amendment.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “It is to codify in law key recommendations from two comprehensive external reports.”Describes the bill’s origins in external reports, not the asked support for the amendment.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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“we introduced Bill C-11”The government introduced Bill C-11, a bill concerning culture change in the Canadian Armed Forces.search
2“codify in law key recommendations from two comprehensive external reports”Bill C-11 would codify in law key recommendations from two external reports on the Canadian Armed Forces.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20