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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-05-25

91 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Larry Brock (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, with the Liberals, it is more crime, more fear and more chaos, simply more of the same. Extortion is raging across this country, and victims are living in a state of perpetual terror. Homes are being burned, businesses are being shot at and communities are under attack, yet the Liberal Prime Minister wants Canadians to believe that the Liberals are tough on crime, when Bill C-16 would actually make our justice system weaker. When will the Liberal government repeal its failed soft-on-crime laws and finally make criminals who do the crime do their time?”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 90%Positioning 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 60 wordsI want to acknowledge the excellent work of Peel Regional Police in collaboration with the OPP, CBSA, FINTRAC and the FBI, which announced the arrest of 17 individuals connected to an international criminal network.¹ This network is responsible for violent extortion targeting the South Asian community across Canada. The operation dismantled a campaign involving 24 incidents, resulting in 106 charges.² Positioning · 9 wordsExtortion and intimidation will never be tolerated in Canada.PositioningVague promise Claims · 22 wordsThat is why the Peel Police and others have asked for Bill C-22, on lawful access, to be passed by the House.³Partly on point

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 · 87

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Extortion and intimidation will never be tolerated in Canada.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

6 of 8 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 “I want to acknowledge the excellent work of Peel Regional Police in collaboration with the OPP, CBSA, FINTRAC and the FBI,”About a police investigation, not the repeal of laws asked for.
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 “which announced the arrest of 17 individuals connected to an international criminal network.”About arrest figures in an investigation, not when the laws will be repealed.
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 “This network is responsible for violent extortion targeting the South Asian community across Canada.”About the extortion problem behind the question, not the repeal asked for.
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 operation dismantled a campaign involving 24 incidents, resulting in 106 charges.”Details of enforcement action, not the question of repealing laws.
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 “Extortion and intimidation will never be tolerated in Canada.”A general statement on extortion, not an answer on repealing the laws.
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 “That is why the Peel Police and others have asked for Bill C-22, on lawful access, to be passed by the House.”Points to Bill C-22 on lawful access, a different measure from the repeal asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 87

1 of 8 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 “Extortion and intimidation will never be tolerated in Canada”A commitment with no actor, measure or condition attached.

Claims · 3

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“announced the arrest of 17 individuals connected to an international criminal network”Peel Regional Police, with the OPP, CBSA, FINTRAC and the FBI, announced the arrest of 17 individuals connected to an international criminal network.search
2“24 incidents, resulting in 106 charges”The operation dismantled by Peel Regional Police and partner agencies involved 24 incidents and resulted in 106 charges.search
3“asked for Bill C-22, on lawful access, to be passed by the House”Peel Regional Police have asked for Bill C-22, on lawful access, to be passed by the House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20