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Mark Carney

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-09-21

73 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday night on Yom Kippur, the holiest night in Judaism, gunfire erupted at a synagogue in Belleville. Congregants of Sons of Jacob were forced to take cover, and a courageous constable, Jeff Smith, was injured while saving countless lives. The Jewish people deserve to live in peace and freedom as they express their faith. Will the Prime Minister join with me in offering prayers and love for this courageous constable and support for the Jewish community and condemn all forms of violence?”

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Thanks 53%Positioning 47%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 39 wordsI join with the Leader of the Opposition and all members of this House in offering our thoughts and prayers for officer Smith, for his family, for the Jewish community in Belleville and for the Jewish community across Canada.Thanks Positioning · 34 wordsWe stand against all forms of violence, all forms of hate, and may this House continue to come together to support the Jewish community in Canada and all Canadians to live their full lives.Positioning

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What the tags mean

Signal · 0

3 of 3 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 join with the Leader of the Opposition and all members of this House in offering our thoughts and prayers for officer Smith, for his family, for the Jewish community in Belleville and for the Jewish community across Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We stand against all forms of violence, all forms of hate,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and may this House continue to come together to support the Jewish community in Canada and all Canadians to live their full lives.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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 question asked.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20