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Iqra Khalid

Liberal on Government Orders 2026-04-23

79 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Cathay Wagantall (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we are hearing an awful lot about Justice Arbour’s report. It was made in 2022. Since then, a lot of time has passed and a lot of improvements have been made. When a report like that is made, I would think Justice Arbour would want to come to committee, share the rationales and say whether they are still effective or if there needs to be change. For some reason, she did not show up at all. Can the member articulate why someone in that position would not show up at committee to give their input?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Aside 14%Claims 22%Reasoning 10%The ask 54%

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Mr. Speaker, Aside · 11 wordsone thing I am really a big fan of is efficiency.Aside Claims · 17 wordsJustice Arbour put in her time and effort and made some very significant contributions to this issue. Reasoning · 8 wordsI think it is now incumbent upon us, The ask · 43 wordsas members of Parliament, to move forward judiciously on this bill and make sure it provides the necessary support for our Canadian Armed Forces in the most efficient and fastest way possible and contributes to the improvement of our justice system in general.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

1 of 6 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “one thing I am really a big fan of is efficiency.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

4 of 6 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “one thing I am really a big fan of is efficiency.”A general aside about efficiency that does not address why Arbour did not appear.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Justice Arbour put in her time and effort and made some very significant contributions to this issue.”Praises Arbour’s contributions but does not answer why she did not attend committee.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I think it is now incumbent upon us,”States it is up to members to act, rather than answering the question about her absence.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as members of Parliament, to move forward judiciously on this bill and make sure it provides the necessary support for our Canadian Armed Forces in the most efficient and fastest way possible and contributes to the improvement of our justice system in general.”Urges moving forward on the bill instead of answering why Arbour did not show up at committee.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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 · 35

1 of 6 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 “to move forward judiciously on this bill and make sure it provides the necessary support”The commitment names no concrete step, date, or measure by which support or improvement can be verified.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-09-16