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Joanne Thompson

Liberal on Fisheries and Oceans 2026-05-06

47 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Chris d'Entremont (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, my riding is proudly home to the largest lobster fishery in Canada, which creates thousands of good-paying jobs throughout Acadie—Annapolis. Our harvesters need safe and secure small craft harbours in order for their product to make it to markets. Can the Minister of Fisheries tell me how the spring economic update will affect seafood producers?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Greeting 21%Claims 70%Procedure 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 10 wordsI want to thank my colleague for his tireless advocacy.Greeting Claims · 33 wordsSmall craft harbours are vital to the fisheries and vital to our coastal communities. That is why the spring economic update had almost a billion dollars in it to help support small craft.¹ Procedure · 4 wordsThis will be a— ProcedureSome hon. members: Oh, oh!

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

2 of 2 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I want to thank my colleague for his tireless advocacy.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “This will be a—”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 2 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 · 1

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“the spring economic update had almost a billion dollars in it to help support small craft”The 2026 spring economic update contained almost a billion dollars to support small craft harbours.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20