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David Myles

Liberal on CBC/Radio-Canada 2026-05-25

77 words · 4 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Aaron Gunn (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians are outraged to learn that taxpayer dollars went to deceive and lie to individual Canadians, including RCMP veterans. A CBC production used fake websites, fake names and fake companies to lure them into supposed interviews about their lives after retirement, but it was all just a front, a set-up for some sort of twisted humiliation ritual in front of a live studio audience. This is insane. Does the minister really think that it is acceptable for the state broadcaster to use taxpayer money to lie and deceive, and to smear the reputations of individual Canadians?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Claims 42%Reasoning 58%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 14 wordsthe CBC is an independent Crown corporation.¹ Commenting on specific programming would be inappropriate, Partly on pointReasoning · 9 wordsand I am sure the member opposite would agree. Claims · 18 wordsTo be clear with regard to this show, production has been paused, ²and the show has never aired.³ Reasoning · 36 wordsHowever, I think it is right that every citizen of Canada has the right to have an opinion on CBC, as it is a public broadcaster, so you can direct your comments directly to the CBC.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 67

4 of 4 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 “Commenting on specific programming would be inappropriate,”Declines to answer what was asked, giving the broadcaster’s independence as the reason.
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 “However, I think it is right that every citizen of Canada has the right to have an opinion on CBC,”About citizens’ general right to opinions on the CBC, not whether the use of taxpayer money was acceptable.
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 it is a public broadcaster,”About the CBC’s status as a public broadcaster, not the conduct asked about.
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 “so you can direct your comments directly to the CBC.”Directs the member elsewhere rather than answering whether the practice was acceptable.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“the CBC is an independent Crown corporation”The CBC is an independent Crown corporation.search
2“production has been paused”Production of the CBC show in question has been paused.search
3“the show has never aired”The CBC show in question has never aired.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20