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Jill McKnight

Liberal on Veterans Affairs 2026-06-16

71 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Connie Cody (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, that answer was so empty it echoed. Five members of the Women Veterans Council have resigned, citing red tape and zero action. Among them are survivors of military sexual trauma, women who stood for Canada and now feel dismissed. Why has the minister broken her promises, refused to act and completely abandoned these female veterans?”

Statement grade

C+

69 / 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.

Thanks 58%Claims 31%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 41 wordsI thank all members of the Women Veterans Council for their service to our country and for the advice and insight they offer as a council. Their lived experiences have shaped important conversations, and I remain grateful to the ongoing conversations.Thanks Claims · 22 wordsIt is a voluntary advisory group, ¹and I respect the decision of any member who chooses to move on to other opportunities. Promise · 8 wordsI welcome all advocacy on issues affecting veterans.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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 · 39

3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank all members of the Women Veterans Council for their service to our country and for the advice and insight they offer as a council.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Their lived experiences have shaped important conversations,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I remain grateful to the ongoing conversations.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 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 “It is a voluntary advisory group,”Describes the council’s voluntary nature without addressing why action was refused.
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 I respect the decision of any member who chooses to move on to other opportunities.”Addresses the resignations’ status but not why promises were broken or action not taken.
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 “I welcome all advocacy on issues affecting veterans.”A general welcome of advocacy, not an answer on the alleged abandonment of women veterans.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“It is a voluntary advisory group”The Women Veterans Council is a voluntary advisory group to Veterans Affairs Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20