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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-06-12

73 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Michael Chong (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the fact that the government is carrying out a great deal of analysis. The death of Constable Marc Pinizzotto is not an isolated incident. Canadians are afraid. People are shooting bullets at synagogues, community centres, businesses and, now, the U.S. consulate in Toronto. Public safety is a national security matter. Canadians deserve answers. What new action is the government taking to protect Canadians and foreign diplomats from IRGC operatives operating here in Canada?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Thanks 34%Claims 47%Promise 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 25 wordsI want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Constable Pinizzotto, as well as officers of the Toronto Police Service.Thanks Claims · 22 wordsConstable Pinizzotto was killed while participating in an investigation relating to multiple shootings in Toronto, including the shooting of the U.S. consulate.¹ Promise · 9 wordsUpdates will be provided as more information is available.Hidden agency Claims · 12 wordsWe will know more in the next day as the investigation progresses. Promise · 5 wordsWe will make this information—Partly on 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 · 61

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Constable Pinizzotto,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as well as officers of the Toronto Police Service.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 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 “Constable Pinizzotto was killed while participating in an investigation relating to multiple shootings in Toronto, including the shooting of the U.S. consulate.”Gives context about the constable’s death and the shootings, not new action against IRGC operatives.
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 “Updates will be provided as more information is available.”Promises updates as information becomes available, not any new protective measure.
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 “We will know more in the next day as the investigation progresses.”Says more will be known as the investigation progresses, but names no new action.
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 “We will make this information—”An incomplete sentence about sharing information, offering no new measure.

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 · 78

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.

Wording that hides who did something, or who will.What the tags mean “Updates will be provided”A passive construction that does not name who will provide the updates.

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“Constable Pinizzotto was killed while participating in an investigation relating to multiple shootings in Toronto, including the shooting of the U.S. consulate.”Constable Marc Pinizzotto was killed while participating in an investigation relating to multiple shootings in Toronto, including the shooting of the U.S. consulate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20