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Yasir Naqvi

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-18

178 words · 11 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague for his kind words. Indeed, I would welcome him, and all members of this House from all parties, to come to Alberta this summer. Let me know. I would be happy to host. Members could spend some time talking to people in our province to understand some of their concerns. These are precarious times, but youth unemployment is very high here compared to in peer countries, and compared to what we have seen historically. I would draw the attention of the government to the 10th report of the human resources committee. It is a unanimous report that identifies specific policy problems in this country that need to be addressed, including high taxes, high red tape, hiring costs and failures in immigration policy and training policy. These are things we need to talk about. When folks on the government side talk about this, they often highlight the continuing existence of programs that have already existed for a very long time. What we need are new solutions, like the Conservatives’ youth jobs plan that would make a difference. I would encourage the member to refer to that report.”

Statement grade

78 / 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 12%Procedure 6%Claims 34%Anecdote 24%Reasoning 17%Positioning 2%Promise 4%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI thank the hon. member again for the work he is doing.Thanks Procedure · 11 wordsI briefly want to talk about the Canada summer jobs program, ProcedureClaims · 28 wordsbecause I know it benefits young people across the country in all our respective constituencies. In my riding of Ottawa Centre alone, almost 600 jobs have been created.¹ Anecdote · 42 wordsI run into young people who have taken part in the program in the past or are part of the program now, and it helps them to create networks and opportunities. Now they are starting to do important things in their lives.Anecdote Reasoning · 17 wordsWe need to make sure those opportunities exist, whether in the not-for-profit sector or with private enterprise. Positioning · 4 wordsThat is important work.Positioning Reasoning · 14 wordsI want to highlight that I think investment in skilled trades is so important. Claims · 33 wordsThere are so many young people who want to be part of skilled trades, and the investment we are making through our government in that regard is going to create a huge benefit.Logical leapVague promise Thanks · 9 wordsOnce again, I wish a happy summer to everyone.Thanks Promise · 8 wordsI look forward to continuing this important work.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 48

7 of 9 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 the hon. member again for the work he is doing.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I briefly want to talk about the Canada summer jobs program,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I run into young people who have taken part in the program in the past or are part of the program now,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and it helps them to create networks and opportunities.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Now they are starting to do important things in their lives.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is important work.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Once again, I wish a happy summer to everyone.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 9 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.

Nothing lost points.

Reasoning · 77

1 of 9 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it.What the tags mean “and the investment we are making through our government in that regard is going to create a huge benefit.”Many young people wanting to enter the trades does not itself show the government’s investment will create a huge benefit; that outcome is asserted without a link.

Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“We need to make sure those opportunities exist, whether in the not-for-profit sector or with private enterprise.”

Because“In my riding of Ottawa Centre alone, almost 600 jobs have been created.”

“and it helps them to create networks and opportunities.”

“Now they are starting to do important things in their lives.”

Reason given
Conclusion“and the investment we are making through our government in that regard is going to create a huge benefit.”

Because“There are so many young people who want to be part of skilled trades,”

Reason flawedMany young people wanting to enter the trades does not itself show the government’s investment will create a huge benefit; that outcome is asserted without a link.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 77

1 of 9 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “the investment we are making through our government in that regard is going to create a huge benefit”The speaker claims a benefit for their side’s investment without naming any measure, date or way to verify it.

Claims · 1

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1“almost 600 jobs have been created”The Canada summer jobs program created almost 600 jobs in the riding of Ottawa Centre.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20