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Jake Sawatzky

Liberal on Kai Smart 2026-06-08

172 words · 11 sentences · 11 clauses

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Procedure 12%Claims 85%Thanks 2%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 21 wordsI rise today to commemorate the life of UBC student Kai Smart, whom I worked with on fundraising for mental health.²Procedure Claims · 147 wordsOn March 20, at the age of 23, Kai tragically lost his life in an avalanche in Japan.¹ I would like to share some words written by Kai’s parents, John and Julia, who said Kai was a mountain man, an explorer of the world and a lover of people from all walks of life.³ He was an avid skier and adventurer. In his short life, he experienced more than many do in a lifetime. What stood out about Kai was how he moved through the world. He connected with people across borders, languages and cultures. He carried curiosity, courage, kindness and humility wherever he went, making others feel welcome, inspired and more alive. “Live like Kai” has emerged as a mantra in the mountain community he called home. In his memory, the Smart family is establishing a memorial fund to support young people making a positive impact.⁴ Thanks · 4 wordsRest in peace, Kai.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

2 of 2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise today to commemorate the life of UBC student Kai Smart, whom I worked with on fundraising for mental health.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Rest in peace, Kai.”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 2 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 2 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 · 4

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“On March 20, at the age of 23, Kai tragically lost his life in an avalanche in Japan.”UBC student Kai Smart died on March 20, 2026 in an avalanche in Japan at the age of 23.search
2“whom I worked with on fundraising for mental health”Jake Sawatzky worked with Kai Smart on fundraising for mental health.search
3“words written by Kai’s parents, John and Julia”Kai Smart’s parents John and Julia wrote the words describing him that the member shared in the House.search
4“the Smart family is establishing a memorial fund to support young people making a positive impact”The Smart family is establishing a memorial fund for Kai Smart to support young people making a positive impact.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20