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Leslie Church

Liberal on Families, Children and Social Development 2026-05-29

106 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, respectfully, I will just state the obvious. My question was about parental leave reform. That response did not even attempt to mention the issue of parental leave reform. Canadian parents have been waiting long enough with a parental leave system that is inflexible and poorly aligned with the realities of modern parenting. Modern parents want the flexibility to work in different ways that integrate work and family life. Why does the government not simply implement the constructive proposed suggestions that we have put forward as part of its upcoming fall budget?”

Statement grade

D–

43 / 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 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 106 wordsit is a bit rich for that member to stand up and talk about supports for parents and families, when he does not support affordable early learning and child care in his very province. It is a program that is delivering for thousands of children right across the province and saving families in Alberta over $10,000 on the cost of their child care in a given year.¹Off point On this side of the House, we have enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.³ We have brought in paid sick days.² We have increased pay equity for women and for families.Partly on point That member has stood against all of those measures.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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 · 13

6 of 6 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is a bit rich for that member to stand up and talk about supports for parents and families, when he does not support affordable early learning and child care in his very province.”An attack on the member’s position on child care in place of an answer on parental leave reform.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is a program that is delivering for thousands of children right across the province and saving families in Alberta over $10,000 on the cost of their child care in a given year.”About the child care program’s savings, not whether the proposed parental leave reforms will be adopted.
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 “On this side of the House, we have enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.”Cites enhanced maternity and paternity benefits on the subject of family supports, but does not address adopting the proposed leave reforms.
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 have brought in paid sick days.”About paid sick days, a different measure that does not answer whether the leave reforms will be adopted.
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 have increased pay equity for women and for families.”About pay equity increases, not the parental leave changes asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That member has stood against all of those measures.”About the member’s past opposition to listed measures, not whether the reforms will be implemented.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 3

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“saving families in Alberta over $10,000 on the cost of their child care in a given year”The $10-a-day child care program saves families in Alberta over $10,000 a year on child care costs.search
2“We have brought in paid sick days”The federal government has brought in paid sick days.search
3“we have enhanced maternity and paternity benefits”The federal government has enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20