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Adam van Koeverden

Liberal on Sport 2026-05-27

67 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Linda Lapointe (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians watched with pride as more than 250 Canadians competed in the Milano Cortina Olympic and Paralympic Games this year. Nothing makes us prouder than cheering on team Canada. Can the Secretary of State for Sport tell us how the Government of Canada is supporting these outstanding athletes?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 68 / 100

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

Claims 46%Positioning 43%Thanks 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordstoday we welcome the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from team Canada. Positioning · 26 wordsThey represent our country and wear the maple leaf and we could not be more proud. Our world-class teams and athletes deserve a world-class sport system.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 19 wordsWe are building Canada strong from playground to podium by investing over $750 million to strengthen Canada’s sport system.¹Vague promise Thanks · 7 wordsI congratulate all members of team Canada.Thanks Positioning · 3 wordsGo, Canada, go!Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 43

4 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 “They represent our country and wear the maple leaf and we could not be more proud.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our world-class teams and athletes deserve a world-class sport system.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I congratulate all members of team Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Go, Canada, go!”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 64

3 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 “today we welcome the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from team Canada.”Welcoming the athletes to the House, not a measure of support.
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 “They represent our country and wear the maple leaf and we could not be more proud.”Expresses pride in the athletes without addressing government support.
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 “Our world-class teams and athletes deserve a world-class sport system.”A general statement that athletes deserve a strong system, without saying what the government is doing.

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 · 64

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 “We are building Canada strong from playground to podium by investing over $750 million”The sweeping commitment names no measures, dates or success conditions for how the money will strengthen the sport system.

Claims · 1

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“investing over $750 million to strengthen Canada’s sport system”The government is investing over $750 million to strengthen Canada’s sport system.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20