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Anita Anand

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-05-28

76 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michael Chong (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the text of the MOU signed by the Liberal government with Beijing’s Ministry of Public Security remains secret. Considering that Beijing abused the previous MOU signed by the Harper government, including by coercing some 25 Canadians to return to the PRC under Operation Fox Hunt and considering that a year ago, both the public inquiry into foreign interference and the Prime Minister said that Beijing presented the greatest threat to the security of Canada, will the Liberal government release the new MOU to assure Canadians Beijing will not coerce others to return to the PRC?”

Statement grade

C+

69 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 59%Promise 41%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 45 wordsCanada has entered into MOUs with China on combatting crime in varied forms since 2010.¹ As has been the case historically, we have entered into these agreements on the advice of Canada’s intelligence and law enforcement agencies, Partly on pointand they have also not been released publicly.² Promise · 31 wordsI look forward to meeting with China’s foreign minister and having a constructive exchange on areas of mutual interest.Off point We will continue to uphold Canada’s values and the rule of law.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 39

4 of 5 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 “Canada has entered into MOUs with China on combatting crime in varied forms since 2010.”Background on past MOUs with China, not whether the new one will be released.
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 “As has been the case historically, we have entered into these agreements on the advice of Canada’s intelligence and law enforcement agencies,”About the advice behind signing past agreements, not the release of the new MOU.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I look forward to meeting with China’s foreign minister and having a constructive exchange on areas of mutual interest.”About a future meeting with China’s foreign minister, not the MOU’s release.
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 “We will continue to uphold Canada’s values and the rule of law.”A general assurance about values and the rule of law, not whether the MOU will be released.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 80

1 of 5 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 will continue to uphold Canada’s values and the rule of law”A commitment by the speaker with no actor, date, measure or success condition.

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“Canada has entered into MOUs with China on combatting crime in varied forms since 2010”Canada has signed memoranda of understanding with China on combatting crime in varied forms since 2010.search
2“they have also not been released publicly”Canada’s past MOUs with China on combatting crime have not been released publicly.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20