Analysis · Debate question · beta

Kent MacDonald

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

56 words · 2 sentences · 3 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 23%The question 77%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 13 wordsI guess I better thank the Minister of Finance for the kind words.Thanks The question · 43 wordsAs Canada looks to strengthen domestic supply chains and transportation corridors, does the minister see untapped potential in Atlantic Canada’s ports and harbours to support industries such as agri-food, storage and transportation, and even the broader national objectives of defence and economic resiliency?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

1 of 1 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 guess I better thank the Minister of Finance for the kind words.”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.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20