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Kent MacDonald

Liberal on Indigenous Affairs 2026-05-27

98 words · 2 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 97 / 100

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

Aside 7%Reasoning 47%The question 46%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 7 wordsthat is a hard act to follow, AsideReasoning · 46 wordsbut as we are dealing with climate change, and it continues to increase the frequency and severity of emergencies like flooding, wildfires and storms, it is critical that indigenous communities are recognized as equal partners in emergency preparedness and response efforts that keep community members safe.¹ The question · 45 wordsCan the Minister of Indigenous Services update this House on the historic agreement signed with the Abegweit First Nation and the Government of P.E.I., ²and on how our government is advancing indigenous-led approaches to emergency management and community resilience in P.E.I. and across the country?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 90

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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “that is a hard act to follow,”An aside: 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 · 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“continues to increase the frequency and severity of emergencies like flooding, wildfires and storms”Climate change continues to increase the frequency and severity of emergencies such as flooding, wildfires and storms.search
2“agreement signed with the Abegweit First Nation and the Government of P.E.I.”An agreement was signed with the Abegweit First Nation and the Government of Prince Edward Island.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20