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Patty Hajdu

Liberal on Youth 2026-06-15

72 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, across New Brunswick and Canada, young people are ready to work, learn new skills and contribute to their communities. What many of them need is an opportunity to prove themselves. Every year, the Canada summer jobs program enables thousands of young people to secure their first job with local businesses and organizations. I would like to ask the minister to explain what our government is doing to strengthen this program so that more young people can have a rewarding work experience this summer.”

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 100

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

Thanks 25%Reasoning 14%Claims 36%Positioning 25%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 18 wordsI would like to thank my colleague for standing up for young people across New Brunswick and Canada.Thanks Reasoning · 10 wordsWe know that when young people succeed, our communities succeed.Partly on pointUnearned certainty Claims · 26 wordsThat is why we are investing in the Canada summer jobs program by creating 100,000 jobs this year, including more than 12,300 in the Atlantic provinces.¹ Positioning · 18 wordsWe are ensuring that young people can work, build their future and continue to contribute to their communities.PositioningVague 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.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 46

2 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 would like to thank my colleague for standing up for young people across New Brunswick and Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are ensuring that young people can work, build their future and continue to contribute to their communities.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 89

1 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.

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 know that when young people succeed, our communities succeed.”A general statement about youth and communities that sets up the answer without itself addressing what was asked.

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 · 45

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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “We know that”Asserts the claim by formula rather than offering any source or evidence.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are ensuring that young people can work, build their future and continue to contribute to their communities”A commitment with no named measure, date or success condition beyond the general goal.

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“creating 100,000 jobs this year, including more than 12,300 in the Atlantic provinces”The Canada summer jobs program is creating 100,000 jobs in 2026, including more than 12,300 in the Atlantic provinces.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20