Analysis · Debate question · beta

Don Davies

NDP on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

36 words · 2 sentences · 2 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.

Claims 31%The question 69%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 11 wordsthe government is slashing $60 billion across federal departments and programs.¹ The question · 25 wordsWith over $2 billion in cuts to indigenous programs alone, what impact will these reductions have on communities already facing significant infrastructure and service gaps?²

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

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

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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 government is slashing $60 billion across federal departments and programs”The government is cutting $60 billion across federal departments and programs.search
2“over $2 billion in cuts to indigenous programs”The federal government’s cuts include more than $2 billion to indigenous programs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20