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Don Davies

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

123 words · 5 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the member raises an issue that I know affects so many people. All members of Parliament are genuinely concerned about these unethical individuals, many living outside of Canada. With the modernization of technology of the Internet, phone scams, robocalls being made and vast numbers of emails, scams take many different forms. Unfortunately, it is quite often the vulnerable in society who are targeted, but it goes even beyond that. I am very familiar with a senior, Peter, who was defrauded of hundreds of thousands of dollars also. I think it is important that we highlight the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre as an organization that does some good things. I appreciate the comments of the member regarding the budget. We—”

Statement grade

A+

Average 98 / 100

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

Thanks 4%Claims 37%Reasoning 50%The ask 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsmy hon. colleague is right.Thanks Claims · 45 wordsThe problem is staggering. If the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre said that Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024, ¹and only 5% to 10% is being reported, we are talking about $6 billion to $12 billion a year being lost to fraud in this country.²³ Reasoning · 18 wordsI know we cannot stop it entirely, but what we can and should be doing is taking measures. The ask · 12 wordsThe government should really look at the amendments the NDP put forward, Reasoning · 43 wordsbecause we can place more responsibility on banks, which are financial experts, to watch for the red flags and maybe ask questions so that when vulnerable people are going to banks and being defrauded, at least that is addressed in some meaningful manner.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

1 of 1 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 “my hon. colleague is right.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 3

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“Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024”According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Canadians lost $638 million to fraud in 2024.search
2“only 5% to 10% is being reported”It is estimated that only 5% to 10% of frauds in Canada are reported.search
3“$6 billion to $12 billion a year being lost to fraud”Based on the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s reported $638 million in 2024 losses and an estimated 5% to 10% reporting rate, fraud losses in Canada are estimated at $6 billion to $12 billion a year.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20