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Greg McLean

Conservative on Philip Roderick MacAulay 2026-06-18

169 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 143 wordstoday we honour the life and legacy of Philip Roderick MacAulay, a long-time president of the Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch, who passed away on June 11.¹² For more than 50 years, Phil dedicated himself to the Legion, serving veterans, supporting his community and working tirelessly to ensure that the branch remained a vibrant place. A proud navy veteran, Phil spent decades in service, including 20 years as branch president, ³and earned the Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal.⁴ We remember Phil for his humour, his generosity and his unwavering commitment to keeping the Legion relevant for all. Phil’s loss will be deeply felt, especially by his wife of 37 years, Susan, who continues her own service to the Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch.⁵ I will miss Phil at Remembrance Day ceremonies and Legion events, for he was a constant presence. Thanks · 10 wordsOn behalf of this House, I extend our heartfelt condolences.Thanks Promise · 13 wordsMay we all strive to carry forward Phil’s spirit of service and remembrance. Thanks · 3 wordsLest we forget.Thanks

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Signal · 89

2 of 2 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 “On behalf of this House, I extend our heartfelt condolences.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Lest we forget.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · 100

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 5

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1“passed away on June 11”Philip Roderick MacAulay passed away on June 11, 2026.search
2“a long-time president of the Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch”Philip Roderick MacAulay served as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch.search
3“20 years as branch president”Philip Roderick MacAulay spent 20 years as president of the Royal Canadian Legion Calgary No. 1 Branch.search
4“earned the Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal”Philip Roderick MacAulay was awarded the Royal Canadian Legion’s Meritorious Service Medal.search
5“his wife of 37 years, Susan”Philip Roderick MacAulay had been married to his wife Susan for 37 years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20