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Maninder Sidhu

Liberal on Government Appointments 2026-06-11

53 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague asked a serious question and she deserves a serious answer. The position of Canada’s independent ombudsman for responsible enterprise has sat vacant for a year. Open cases have stalled, and as a result, victims of modern slavery and exploitation are blocked from justice. Can the minister tell then House the date for when this important position will be filled, and by whom?”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 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.

Thanks 19%Claims 36%Promise 45%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI thank the member opposite for that very important question.Thanks Claims · 19 wordsThe national contact point does amazing work to make sure that our supply chains are protected against forced labour.¹ Promise · 24 wordsWe will continue making sure that it does this diligent work.Off pointVague promise In terms of the CORE, we will make a decision in due course.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 78

1 of 5 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 “I thank the member opposite for that very important question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 29

2 of 5 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The national contact point does amazing work to make sure that our supply chains are protected against forced labour.”About the national contact point’s work, not the vacancy or its filling.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will continue making sure that it does this diligent work.”Continues praise of the national contact point, not the question about the ombudsman post.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 42

2 of 5 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 will continue making sure”It commits to ongoing action with no measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will make a decision in due course”The commitment sets no date, measure or success condition, as the question asked for a date.

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“The national contact point does amazing work to make sure that our supply chains are protected against forced labour.”The national contact point helps protect supply chains against forced labour.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20