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Judy A. Sgro

Liberal on Government Orders 2026-05-25

139 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Randy Hoback (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I have worked with my colleague on the trade committee in the past, and I know she is someone who understands trade and how important it is for Canadian products to get to the world market. The concern I have in her speech is that she talked about the importance of trade, but she did not mention the fact that if we cannot get the product to market, how do we actually achieve those results? One of the problems we have in Canada is that our ports are ranked next to dead last and our rail system is unreliable. Our infrastructure is just not there. Where does the member see growth happening with this budget if it does not address the issues with our ports?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Thanks 21%Claims 42%Reasoning 9%The question 17%Promise 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 29 wordsthe member was also a member of the international trade committee for many years.¹ We have had the opportunity to work together and very much care about similar issues.Thanks Claims · 58 wordsWe are looking at the infrastructure dollars and the improvements that have to happen at the ports.Vague promise I read this morning about two bridges that lead to the port of Vancouver and how those bridges have to be replaced.² Otherwise, we are not going to be able to get anything to the port of Vancouver from that direction. Reasoning · 12 wordsI believe the investment we are making will improve those access points.Vague promise The question · 24 wordsThe member is 100% right: If we do not have access to the ports, how are we going to get our different goods there? Promise · 16 wordsI think that is all part of the plan for the future to make that difference.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “the member was also a member of the international trade committee for many years.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We have had the opportunity to work together and very much care about similar issues.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 54

3 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 “We are looking at the infrastructure dollars”A commitment with no specific measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “the investment we are making”The commitment cites no specific investment, amount or measure that a reader could hold to account.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “all part of the plan for the future”A promise of future improvement with no actor, date or measure attached.

Claims · 2

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 member was also a member of the international trade committee for many years”Randy Hoback served as a member of the House of Commons international trade committee for many years.search
2“two bridges that lead to the port of Vancouver and how those bridges have to be replaced”Two bridges that lead to the port of Vancouver have to be replaced.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20