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Kent MacDonald

Liberal on Agriculture and Agri-Food 2026-06-16

101 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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Claims 95%The question 5%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 96 wordsCanadians understand that food security is national security.Unearned certainty In fact, a Nanos Research survey released this month for Dairy Farmers of Canada found that 94% of Canadians believe it is important that Canada maintain as much control as possible over its food supply.¹ The survey also found significant support for Canadian farmers and the supply management system, which helps ensure a stable and reliable food supply. As a farmer myself, I know the importance of growing, producing and processing more of our food here at home. Last week our Prime Minister unveiled Canada’s national food strategy.² The question · 5 wordsCould the Minister of Agriculture—

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 1 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 · 89

1 of 1 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 “Canadians understand”Asserts what all Canadians think as if it needed no source, standing in place of evidence.

Claims · 2

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“a Nanos Research survey released this month for Dairy Farmers of Canada found that 94% of Canadians believe it is important that Canada maintain as much control as possible over its food supply”A Nanos Research survey released in June 2026 for Dairy Farmers of Canada found that 94% of Canadians believe it is important that Canada maintain as much control as possible over its food supply.search
2“Last week our Prime Minister unveiled Canada’s national food strategy”The Prime Minister unveiled Canada’s national food strategy in the week before June 16, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20