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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-06-09

98 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michael Chong (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the government granted a visa to a former IRGC commander who arrived at Toronto Pearson airport on April 28 to attend the FIFA World Cup. The government also failed to deport an Iranian regime supporter who has been convicted of sanctions violations and has been here so long that he is suing the government. The government has said for a year that dozens of senior Iranian officials are here, but exactly one has been deported, as was previously mentioned. When will the government treat foreign interference threats seriously and protect our Persian community?”

Statement grade

49 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 13%Claims 28%The ask 59%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 13 wordsthe safety and security of all Canadians is critically important to this government.Positioning Claims · 27 wordsThat is why we are taking decisive action to ensure security at the border, including ensuring that those who are inadmissible to Canada are not allowed in.Partly on pointVague promise The ask · 58 wordsIf the Conservative Party wants to talk seriously about crime and law enforcement, they need to get serious on Bill C-22, which is a lawful access act before the House.¹ Instead of stonewalling and dragging their feet on critically important legislation, they should support it today so that we can get this through the House before we rise.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

1 of 7 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “the safety and security of all Canadians is critically important to this government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 19

5 of 7 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 question asked.

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 “the safety and security of all Canadians is critically important to this government.”A general statement about Canadians’ safety, not addressing the IRGC visa or deportation cases raised.
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 “That is why we are taking decisive action to ensure security at the border, including ensuring that those who are inadmissible to Canada are not allowed in.”Speaks to border security and inadmissibility generally, without addressing the visa granted or the deportations asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “If the Conservative Party wants to talk seriously about crime and law enforcement, they need to get serious on Bill C-22,”A demand about Bill C-22, not the IRGC or foreign interference question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which is a lawful access act before the House.”Describes Bill C-22, a subject other than the question raised.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Instead of stonewalling and dragging their feet on critically important legislation, they should support it today so that we can get this through the House before we rise.”Urges passage of Bill C-22, which does not address the visa or deportation matters asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 66

1 of 7 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are taking decisive action to ensure security at the border”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond the general aim of border security.

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“which is a lawful access act before the House”Bill C-22 is a lawful access act before the House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20