Analysis · Debate question · beta

Marc Dalton

Conservative on Bail and Sentencing Reform Act 2026-06-12

97 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

C+

66 / 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 24%Positioning 61%Reasoning 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 18 wordscrime has gone out of control under the Liberals with violent crime, extortion and those out on bail. Positioning · 31 wordsThey make it seem as if they are the bearers of truth and justice and getting things done when they are the reason we are in the situation we are now.Positioning Claims · 5 wordsThey are closing down debate.¹ Positioning · 18 wordsWe have a role to play. I am sure the Liberals would prefer there not be an opposition.Positioning Reasoning · 15 wordsWe have a responsibility to bring forward amendments as the opposition on behalf of Canadians, Positioning · 10 wordsbecause almost all the time the Liberals get it wrong.Positioning

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 · 36

4 of 4 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 “They make it seem as if they are the bearers of truth and justice and getting things done when they are the reason we are in the situation we are now.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We have a role to play.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am sure the Liberals would prefer there not be an opposition.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “because almost all the time the Liberals get it wrong.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 4 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 4 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 · 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“They are closing down debate”The Liberals are limiting debate on Bill C-14 through the time allocation motion under debate on 2026-06-12.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20