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Joanne Thompson

Liberal on Fisheries and Oceans 2026-05-06

17 words · 2 sentences · 2 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

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Not graded

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

Claims 47%Positioning 53%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 8 wordsfisheries infrastructure will ensure our communities stay strong. Positioning · 9 wordsWe are building Canada and our coastal communities strong.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 46

1 of 4 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are building Canada and our coastal communities strong.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

2 of 4 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 “fisheries infrastructure will ensure our communities stay strong.”Speaks generally about fisheries infrastructure and communities, without saying how the update affects seafood producers.
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 “We are building Canada and our coastal communities strong.”A general slogan about coastal communities, not an answer on the update’s effect on seafood producers.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 46

1 of 4 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are building Canada and our coastal communities strong”A commitment to building with no measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20