Analysis · Speech on a bill · beta

Todd Doherty

Conservative on Criminal Code 2026-05-25

87 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

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.

Thanks 92%Procedure 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI want to first thank our colleagues from all sides who spoke to Bill S-233.Thanks Procedure · 7 wordsI specifically want to thank two members.Procedure Thanks · 51 wordsI thank the member for Barrie South—Innisfil for his service. What many people may not know is that he served as a firefighter for, I believe, 22 years.¹ He served our communities. He knows first-hand the challenges firefighters face. I also want to thank our colleague for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies— ThanksSome hon. members: Oh, oh! Todd Doherty: Thanks · 14 wordsMr. Speaker, perhaps I should wait until government members can settle down and listen.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 0

8 of 8 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 want to first thank our colleagues from all sides who spoke to Bill S-233.”Thanks: 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 specifically want to thank two members.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank the member for Barrie South—Innisfil for his service.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “What many people may not know is that he served as a firefighter for, I believe, 22 years.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “He served our communities.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “He knows first-hand the challenges firefighters face.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I also want to thank our colleague for Prince George—Peace River—Northern Rockies—”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Mr. Speaker, perhaps I should wait until government members can settle down and listen.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

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 bill under debate.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · no score

No score. Excluded from the average.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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“he served as a firefighter for, I believe, 22 years”The member for Barrie South—Innisfil served as a firefighter for 22 years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20