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Sherry Romanado

Liberal on National Defence 2026-06-16

80 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Jacques Gourde (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, delays in the delivery of support ships for the Canadian Navy have been growing longer for years. Meanwhile, the Liberals are threatening to end the lease agreement for the MV Asterix, which is in perfect condition. Does the Liberal government intend to renew the lease or purchase the MV Asterix?”

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.

Claims 81%Positioning 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 65 wordswe are strengthening the Royal Canadian Navy from coast to coast to coast, with billions of dollars in investments in the context of one of the largest shipbuilding programs.Vague promise This is the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Navy since the Second World War. It includes six Arctic and offshore patrol ships, 15 Canadian combat ships, two joint support ships and up to 12 submarines.¹ Positioning · 15 wordsThe Government of Canada is proud to make generational investments in the Canadian Armed Forces.PositioningPartly 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 · 77

1 of 6 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 “The Government of Canada is proud to make generational investments in the Canadian Armed Forces.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

4 of 6 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 are strengthening the Royal Canadian Navy from coast to coast to coast, with billions of dollars in investments in the context of one of the largest shipbuilding programs.”About general naval investments, not the decision on the MV Asterix lease or purchase.
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 “This is the largest investment in the Royal Canadian Navy since the Second World War.”About the size of past and current investments, not the MV Asterix decision 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 “It includes six Arctic and offshore patrol ships, 15 Canadian combat ships, two joint support ships and up to 12 submarines.”Lists other planned ships, not an answer on renewing or buying the MV Asterix.
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 “The Government of Canada is proud to make generational investments in the Canadian Armed Forces.”General praise of investments in the armed forces, not the MV Asterix question.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 58

1 of 6 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 “we are strengthening the Royal Canadian Navy”The commitment names no specific measure, date, or success condition beyond an unspecific reference to investments.

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“six Arctic and offshore patrol ships, 15 Canadian combat ships, two joint support ships and up to 12 submarines”The Royal Canadian Navy’s shipbuilding plans include six Arctic and offshore patrol ships, 15 Canadian combat ships, two joint support ships and up to 12 submarines.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20