Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on SickKids Youth Ambassador 2026-06-10

151 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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Claims 68%Procedure 5%Reasoning 10%Thanks 9%The ask 9%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 102 wordsin Whitby, a simple cup of hot cocoa became something much greater. At just 13 years old, Cohen Lane turned gratitude into action when SickKids hospital worked another miracle and saved his cousin’s life.¹ What began as a small, driveway hot chocolate stand grew into a remarkable effort, including ties and scarves, that has raised over $100,000 to support children and families facing some of the hardest days of their life so their kids can access the life-saving care SickKids provides every day.² This year, SickKids is recognized as the number one pediatric hospital in the world and marks its 151st anniversary.³⁴ Procedure · 8 wordsCohen’s story reminds us all why this matters: ProcedureReasoning · 15 wordsBehind every hospital room is a child, a family and a community hoping for health. Thanks · 13 wordsWhitby and all Canadians are proud of Cohen for his compassion and leadership.Thanks The ask · 13 wordsI hope colleagues will help me in recognizing SickKids’ first official youth ambassador.⁵

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

2 of 2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Cohen’s story reminds us all why this matters:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Whitby and all Canadians are proud of Cohen for his compassion and leadership.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 5

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“At just 13 years old, Cohen Lane turned gratitude into action”Cohen Lane of Whitby started his fundraising effort for SickKids at age 13.search
2“has raised over $100,000”Cohen Lane’s hot chocolate stand fundraiser has raised over $100,000 for SickKids.search
3“recognized as the number one pediatric hospital in the world”This year, SickKids is recognized as the number one pediatric hospital in the world.search
4“marks its 151st anniversary”SickKids marks its 151st anniversary in 2026.search
5“SickKids’ first official youth ambassador”Cohen Lane is SickKids’ first official youth ambassador.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20