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Karina Gould

Liberal on Road Safety 2026-06-08

149 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 52 wordsSaturday marked 20 years since the death of OPP sergeant Greg Stobbart, a beloved Burlington resident who was killed by a careless motorist while on a training ride on his bike.² He was a dedicated officer with 25 years of experience, a committed athlete and a deeply loved family man and friend.¹ Thanks · 12 wordsIn the face of unimaginable loss, Greg’s wife, Eleanor McMahon, chose courage.Thanks Claims · 57 wordsShe founded the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, ³which has since become one of the most influential road safety organizations in Canada. Eleanor’s advocacy resulted in “Greg’s law”, Ontario’s one-metre safe passage law, strengthening penalties for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users.⁵ From grief to purpose, she transformed road safety in Ontario and saved lives. Thanks · 28 wordsWith the 20th-anniversary Share the Road Gran Fondo in Milton and the annual Ontario Bike Summit, we remember Sergeant Stobbart, honour his legacy and together continue the work.⁴ThanksVague promise

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Signal · 68

2 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 “In the face of unimaginable loss, Greg’s wife, Eleanor McMahon, chose courage.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “With the 20th-anniversary Share the Road Gran Fondo in Milton and the annual Ontario Bike Summit, we remember Sergeant Stobbart, honour his legacy and together continue the work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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Respect · 100

0 of 3 deductions are Respect

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Clarity · 100

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A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “continue the work”The speaker commits to ongoing effort without naming any actor, measure or outcome.

Claims · 5

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1“with 25 years of experience”OPP sergeant Greg Stobbart had 25 years of experience as an officer.search
2“Saturday marked 20 years since the death of OPP sergeant Greg Stobbart”OPP sergeant Greg Stobbart’s death was marked as 20 years on Saturday.search
3“She founded the Share the Road Cycling Coalition”Eleanor McMahon founded the Share the Road Cycling Coalition.search
4“the 20th-anniversary Share the Road Gran Fondo in Milton and the annual Ontario Bike Summit”The Share the Road Gran Fondo in Milton and the Ontario Bike Summit are organized events.search
5“Ontario’s one-metre safe passage law, strengthening penalties for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users”Ontario has a one-metre safe passage law that strengthens penalties for drivers who injure or kill vulnerable road users.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20