Analysis · Question Period question · beta

Alexandre Boulerice

Independent on National Defence 2026-06-11

77 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Claims 65%The question 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 50 wordswe already knew that the cost of acquiring the F-35s had skyrocketed, going from $19 billion to $28 billion.¹Unearned certainty However, we learned that, in addition to the 72 U.S. jets, the Liberals are thinking of buying another 72 fighter jets, the Gripen, for a potential fleet of 144 fighter jets.² The question · 27 wordsThe questions are simple. First, is that true? Second, how much will it cost? Lastly, could this money be better invested to meet the needs of Canadians?

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 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 · 70

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “we already knew”This asserts shared knowledge as a premise without naming any source for it.

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“going from $19 billion to $28 billion”The cost of acquiring the F-35s increased from $19 billion to $28 billion.search
2“the Liberals are thinking of buying another 72 fighter jets, the Gripen, for a potential fleet of 144 fighter jets”The Liberals are considering purchasing 72 Gripen fighter jets to complement an existing 72 U.S. jets fleet, totaling 144 fighter jets.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20