Analysis · Question Period question · beta

Terry Duguid

Liberal on Indigenous Affairs 2026-06-16

50 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 32%Reasoning 8%The question 60%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 16 wordsfor far too long, too many first nations have gone without access to safe drinking water, Reasoning · 4 wordswhich every community deserves. The question · 30 wordsCould the Minister of Indigenous Services explain how Bill C-37 would strengthen first nations’ jurisdiction over water while helping to ensure safe, reliable drinking water for first nations across Canada?¹

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

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

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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“Bill C-37 would strengthen first nations’ jurisdiction over water”Bill C-37 would strengthen first nations’ jurisdiction over water in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20