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Peter Fragiskatos

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-06-12

72 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michael Chong (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, a year ago, the Prime Minister said that the PRC’s foreign interference was the greatest threat to the security of Canada. The government now has a strategic partnership with the PRC. A year ago, the government said that nearly 30 operatives linked to the Iranian regime were here in Canada and should be deported. A year later, only one has been deported. How can Canadians believe that the government is treating foreign interference seriously and taking actions to protect them here on Canadian soil?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 68 / 100

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

Claims 86%Positioning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 42 wordswe continue to entrust law enforcement, in particular the men and women of the Canada Border Services Agency, to do what is necessary to keep Canadians safe.Vague promise As I said before, since 2024, the IRGC has been recognized as a terrorist entity.¹ Positioning · 10 wordsEverything we do will be in accordance with public safety.PositioningVague promise Claims · 20 wordsIndividuals who break the law are absolutely the focus of the government and the CBSA, and they can be deported.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

1 of 8 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Everything we do will be in accordance with public safety.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

5 of 8 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 “we continue to entrust law enforcement, in particular the men and women of the Canada Border Services Agency, to do what is necessary to keep Canadians safe.”About trusting law enforcement generally, not the deportations or seriousness asked about.
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 “As I said before, since 2024, the IRGC has been recognized as a terrorist entity.”Notes the IRGC listing, which does not address the deportation record asked about.
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 “Everything we do will be in accordance with public safety.”A general commitment to public safety, not a response to the question raised.
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 “Individuals who break the law are absolutely the focus of the government and the CBSA,”Speaks of the government’s focus on lawbreakers without addressing the deportations asked about.
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 “and they can be deported.”States that individuals can be deported but gives nothing on the number actually deported.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 44

2 of 8 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 “do what is necessary to keep Canadians safe”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, so nothing can be checked against it later.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “Everything we do will be in accordance with public safety”This is the speaker’s own commitment with no action, date or measure specified.

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“since 2024, the IRGC has been recognized as a terrorist entity”The IRGC has been listed as a terrorist entity in Canada since 2024.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20