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Marianne Dandurand

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

153 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 23%Claims 20%The ask 14%Reasoning 13%The question 29%

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

Mr. Chair, Thanks · 16 wordsI want to thank the minister for his answer and for his support on this matter.Thanks Claims · 13 wordsThe base cabinets and kitchen cabinets issue is important to the Eastern Townships. Thanks · 19 wordsI worked on that with my colleague from Brome—Missisquoi, who has also done outstanding work. His support was exceptional.Thanks The ask · 22 wordsI would like to ask the Minister of Finance to elaborate a little on the importance of local media and local radio. Claims · 18 wordsThose of us who live in the regions do not get their news from the major national media. Reasoning · 20 wordsThe news that is personally relevant to us comes from very local media, a sector that we absolutely must support. The question · 45 wordsI would like to know what is included in the economic update and, more broadly, what the government intends to do to ensure that our residents have access to the news that matters most to them, in other words, the news that directly affects them.

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 70

3 of 3 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 thank the minister for his answer and for his support on this matter.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I worked on that with my colleague from Brome—Missisquoi, who has also done outstanding work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “His support was exceptional.”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 3 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 3 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