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Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal on Indigenous Affairs 2026-06-16

58 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Terry Duguid (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, for far too long, too many first nations have gone without access to safe drinking water, which every community deserves. Could the Minister of Indigenous Services explain how Bill C-37 would strengthen— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Mr. Speaker, for far too long, too many first nations have gone without access to safe drinking water, which every community deserves. Could 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?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 97 / 100

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

Thanks 9%Claims 91%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat was an important question.Thanks Claims · 53 wordsBill C-37 would ensure that first nations have the authority and means to deliver safe, reliable drinking water in their communities.¹ By affirming jurisdiction over water sources and by also ensuring drinking water and waste water for first nations, we would be enabling the development of clear, consistent, first nations-led standards.² The authority— An hon. member: Oh, oh!

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 89

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that was an important question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“Bill C-37 would ensure that first nations have the authority and means to deliver safe, reliable drinking water in their communities”Bill C-37 would ensure that first nations have the authority and means to deliver safe, reliable drinking water in their communities.search
2“affirming jurisdiction over water sources”Bill C-37 would affirm first nations jurisdiction over water sources.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20