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Richard Bragdon

Conservative on Forestry Industry 2026-09-22

100 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Anecdote 34%Claims 46%The question 20%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 6 wordsI rise with a heavy heart.Anecdote Claims · 21 wordsThe announced idling of the AV Nackawic mill is putting hundreds of hard-working Canadians out of a job heading into Christmas.¹ Anecdote · 28 wordsThis is not the first time my hometown has experienced this. My father worked at the same mill for over 50 years and experienced a closure in 2005.²Anecdote Claims · 25 wordsI am receiving calls from families wondering how they will make their house payments, keep their kids in sports or put food on the table. The question · 20 wordsWill the government commit to working with me to do everything necessary to secure the livelihoods of my home community?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 59

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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I rise with a heavy heart.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “This is not the first time my hometown has experienced this.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “My father worked at the same mill for over 50 years and experienced a closure in 2005.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not 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 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 · 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“The announced idling of the AV Nackawic mill”The AV Nackawic mill’s idling was announced, putting hundreds of workers out of a job.search
2“My father worked at the same mill for over 50 years and experienced a closure in 2005”Richard Bragdon’s father worked at the Nackawic mill for over 50 years and the mill closed in 2005.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20