Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Mark Gerretsen

Liberal on Kingston's Town Crier 2026-06-17

162 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

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Not graded

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Procedure 15%Claims 64%Thanks 19%Aside 2%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 24 wordsI rise today to recognize a Kingston icon and one of the most celebrated town criers in the world: our very own Chris Whyman.Procedure Claims · 103 wordsThis year marks more than four decades since Chris first donned the regalia and stepped into the role of Kingston’s official town crier in 1984.¹ What began as a one-year appointment has become a remarkable career, representing our city with pride, humour and a voice that can carry across Market Square.² Over the years, Chris has earned provincial, national and international acclaim, including multiple world championships, all while serving as an ambassador for Kingston’s history, culture and community spirit.³ Whether he is welcoming visitors, opening festivals or representing Canada abroad, he brings an unmistakable energy that reflects the very best of our city. Thanks · 28 wordsOn behalf of the residents of Kingston, I congratulate Chris Whyman on his extraordinary service and thank him for more than 40 years of dedication to our community.Thanks Aside · 4 wordsHear ye, hear ye.Aside Thanks · 3 wordsWell done, Chris.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×5“On behalf of the residents of Bourassa.” Said 5 times by 4 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 57

5 of 5 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize a Kingston icon and one of the most celebrated town criers in the world:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “our very own Chris Whyman.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “On behalf of the residents of Kingston, I congratulate Chris Whyman on his extraordinary service and thank him for more than 40 years of dedication to our community.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Hear ye, hear ye.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Well done, Chris.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

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

0 of 5 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 5 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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“On behalf of the residents of Bourassa.”Said 5 times by 4 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 3

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“Kingston’s official town crier in 1984”Chris Whyman became Kingston’s official town crier in 1984.search
2“What began as a one-year appointment”Chris Whyman’s appointment as Kingston’s town crier was initially for one year.search
3“multiple world championships”Chris Whyman has won multiple world championships as a town crier.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20