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Sherry Romanado

Liberal on National Defence 2026-05-08

51 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Fraser Tolmie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, well, the question comes up. Is that never? We never got an answer. Why not answer now? Why do you not answer right now? Are you keeping the Snowbirds flying? Canadians from coast to coast to coast have been inspired by the Snowbirds, an incredible symbol of strength and sovereignty. Now, more than ever, we need them. On what date will the iconic Snowbirds return to the Canadian skies?”

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.

Procedure 25%Promise 75%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 13 wordsas I said, the minister will be in Moose Jaw on May 19.¹Procedure Promise · 38 wordsCanadians can rest assured that they will be able to enjoy the iconic Snowbird formation for generations to come.Vague promise They will continue their air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×3“The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe.” Said 3 times by 2 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “as I said, the minister will be in Moose Jaw on May 19.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 0

2 of 3 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 “will be able to enjoy the iconic Snowbird formation for generations to come”A reassurance with no actor, date, measure or condition attached.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “for as long as it is feasible and safe”The commitment’s only limit is an undefined condition with no measure or date.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“The Snowbirds will continue air demonstrations with the Tutor fleet for as long as it is feasible and safe.”Said 3 times by 2 members.Every time it was said

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 minister will be in Moose Jaw on May 19”The Minister of National Defence will be in Moose Jaw on May 19, 2026, to provide updates on the future of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20