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Shannon Miedema

Liberal on Main Estimates, 2026-27 2026-06-08

40 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Province of Nova Scotia leases the Maritime Launch Services land for approximately $13,500 per year, yet through the federal agreement that we are going to be debating tonight, Maritime Launch Services receives $55,000 a day. That is a 400,000% increase. Does the member think that is really, truly good value for money?”

Statement grade

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

Claims 38%Reasoning 62%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 15 wordsI am very excited about the launch capabilities that we are exploring in Nova Scotia. Reasoning · 25 wordsI have no idea of the details of the provincial government and what deals they are making, so I cannot comment on that any further.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 48

3 of 3 deductions are Relevance

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 point put to the member, and 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 am very excited about the launch capabilities that we are exploring in Nova Scotia.”Expresses excitement about launch capabilities in Nova Scotia, but does not address whether the federal payments are good value.
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 have no idea of the details of the provincial government and what deals they are making,”About unfamiliarity with provincial deals, not the value of the federal agreement the question asks about.
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 “so I cannot comment on that any further.”Says she cannot comment further on the provincial dealings, not on the value of the federal agreement.

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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20