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Sherry Romanado

Liberal on National Defence 2026-05-08

50 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Michael Kram (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the defence minister was covering for cancelling the Snowbirds by telling Canadians the planes were unsafe, but according to CBC reporting, his own defence department says the Snowbirds can continue flying the jets until at least 2030. Who are Canadians to believe, the minister or his own department? Does the minister not have confidence in his own department, or did he mislead this House yesterday?”

Statement grade

Average 64 / 100

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

Procedure 36%Promise 32%Claims 32%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 7 wordsI think I have been pretty clear: ProcedurePromise · 16 wordsThe minister is going to be in Moose Jaw on May 19 to provide an update.¹Partly on point Procedure · 11 wordsI invite the members opposite to stay tuned for that announcement.Procedure Claims · 16 wordsAs we said, Canadians will continue to enjoy the iconic Snowbirds program for decades to come.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I think I have been pretty clear:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I invite the members opposite to stay tuned for that announcement.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

2 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 “The minister is going to be in Moose Jaw on May 19 to provide an update.”Points to a future update in Moose Jaw, but does not answer whether the minister has confidence in his department or misled the House.
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 “As we said, Canadians will continue to enjoy the iconic Snowbirds program for decades to come.”Restates confidence in the Snowbirds’ future, but does not address the department’s assessment or the alleged misleading.

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 · 48

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “Canadians will continue to enjoy the iconic Snowbirds program for decades to come”A commitment to the program’s future with no actor, measure or condition beyond the date already given in c3.

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 is going to be in Moose Jaw on May 19”The Minister of National Defence will be in Moose Jaw on May 19, 2026 to provide an update on the Snowbirds.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20