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Melissa Lantsman

Conservative on Public Safety 2026-06-11

111 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Statement grade

C+

69 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Claims 26%Thanks 55%The question 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 29 wordsthis morning, I am sure every member of this House was devastated to learn of the Toronto police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty.¹ Thanks · 61 wordsWe grieve alongside the family, friends and colleagues of Constable Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year veteran of the force who served his city with courage and devotion until his very final moments.² To his loved ones and the men and women in uniform right across this country who put their lives on the line every single day, our gratitude is beyond measure.Thanks The question · 21 wordsIn the wake of this tragic loss, will the Minister of Public Safety please update the House on the government’s response?

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 39

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We grieve alongside the family, friends and colleagues of Constable Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year veteran of the force who served his city with courage and devotion until his very final moments.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “To his loved ones and the men and women in uniform right across this country who put their lives on the line every single day, our gratitude is beyond measure.”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 · 2

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“the Toronto police officer who was shot and killed in the line of duty”A Toronto police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty on the morning of June 11, 2026.search
2“Constable Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year veteran of the force”The Toronto officer killed was Constable Marc Pinizzotto, an 18-year veteran of the force.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20