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Gord Johns

NDP on Marine Transportation 2026-06-02

76 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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

Reasoning 29%Claims 45%The question 26%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 7 wordsferries are essential highways for coastal communities. Claims · 34 wordsOf course we support strong federal funding for ferry services in Atlantic Canada. However, BC Ferries receives only $1.63 per passenger in federal operational support, compared to about $291 per passenger in Atlantic Canada.¹ Reasoning · 15 wordsTemporary relief measures and repayable loans for B.C. cannot replace fair, long-term federal operational support. The question · 20 wordsWhen will the Liberal government finally modernize these outdated agreements and provide fair support for British Columbia and BC Ferries?

At a glance

Nothing lost points.

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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 · 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“BC Ferries receives only $1.63 per passenger in federal operational support, compared to about $291 per passenger in Atlantic Canada”BC Ferries receives about $1.63 per passenger in federal operational support, compared to roughly $291 per passenger for Atlantic Canada ferry services.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20