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Sandra Cobena

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-06-08

133 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Sherry Romanado (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, I have not had a chance to work with the member opposite yet here in this Parliament. I would like to ask for her thoughts with respect to the supports that we have been providing for young people, including in the spring economic statement in terms of providing training opportunities for young people. I think that she mentioned some young people in her speech and the importance of supporting young people. I would like to know if she would support those initiatives, in terms of helping train young people for apprenticeships.”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Anecdote 11%Claims 89%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 15 wordsI brought up youth because I have been hearing these concerns for quite some time.Anecdote Claims · 118 wordsOf course, for youth, it is about that first job opportunity. It is an opportunity to build a career and have a future here in our country.Partly on point Most of the concerns are with unemployment that is highly concentrated in youth.¹ It is a concern for them because they tell me it is not a situation where they can just walk in and get a job any more, or submit a résumé and get a job any more. A lot of them are not able to find that job. When they do, because some of the industries, especially the trades, do not have senior people there any more to train them, they find their futures are actually quite difficult.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 85

1 of 4 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I brought up youth because I have been hearing these concerns for quite some time.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 85

3 of 4 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 motion under debate.

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 “I brought up youth because I have been hearing these concerns for quite some time.”About why the member raised youth concerns, touching the economy only in passing.
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 “Of course, for youth, it is about that first job opportunity.”About youth’s first job opportunities generally, not the motion’s recession or fiscal policies.
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 “It is an opportunity to build a career and have a future here in our country.”About youth building careers in the country, not the motion’s subject.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 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“unemployment that is highly concentrated in youth”Unemployment in Canada is highly concentrated among youth.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20