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Greg Fergus

Liberal on Agriculture and Agri-Food 2026-06-17

88 words · 4 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 56%The question 44%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 49 wordsCanada is one of the world’s largest food producers.¹ However, too much of the food we produce is processed abroad, and too many Canadians still rely on high‑priced imports. Canadian farmers deserve more options for selling their products, and Canadians deserve more choices about where they buy their food. The question · 39 wordsCould the Minister of Finance tell us how the first‑ever national food security strategy will help us produce and process more food right here in Canada, ²so that more Canadian food ends up on our plates and more money—

At a glance

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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 · 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“Canada is one of the world’s largest food producers”Canada ranks among the world’s largest food producers.search
2“first‑ever national food security strategy”Canada has a first-ever national food security strategy.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20