Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Judy A. Sgro

Liberal on Nekai Walks 2026-06-03

131 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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The ask 37%Claims 38%Thanks 24%

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Mr. Speaker, The ask · 36 wordsI rise today to invite all parliamentarians to join us this evening for a special screening of Nekai Walks, hosted with our trusted partners at YAAACE, an organization doing extraordinary work with young people in Toronto.¹ Claims · 50 wordsTaking place later today in Wellington 310, this powerful documentary tells the story of resilience, recovery and community in the face of gun violence.² As we approach the National Day Against Gun Violence, on June 5, the film offers a timely and deeply meaningful opportunity to reflect and to learn.³ Thanks · 32 wordsI am especially pleased to welcome to the Hill, Devon Jones, founding director of YAAACE; ⁴Nekai Foster, the young man at the heart of this film; ⁵and the film’s director, Rico King.⁶Thanks The ask · 13 wordsI encourage all of my colleagues to attend this important and inspiring event.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

3 of 3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am especially pleased to welcome to the Hill, Devon Jones, founding director of YAAACE;”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Nekai Foster, the young man at the heart of this film;”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and the film’s director, Rico King.”Thanks: 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 3 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 3 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 · 6

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“a special screening of Nekai Walks, hosted with our trusted partners at YAAACE”A special screening of the documentary Nekai Walks, hosted with the organization YAAACE, was scheduled for parliamentarians on the evening of June 3, 2026.search
2“Taking place later today in Wellington 310”The screening of Nekai Walks on June 3, 2026 was scheduled to take place in room Wellington 310.search
3“the National Day Against Gun Violence, on June 5”Canada’s National Day Against Gun Violence falls on June 5.search
4“Devon Jones, founding director of YAAACE”Devon Jones is the founding director of YAAACE.search
5“Nekai Foster, the young man at the heart of this film”Nekai Foster is the subject at the centre of the documentary Nekai Walks.search
6“the film’s director, Rico King”Rico King is the director of the documentary Nekai Walks.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20