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Wayne Long

Liberal on Forestry Industry 2026-09-22

83 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Richard Bragdon (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart. The announced idling of the AV Nackawic mill is putting hundreds of hard-working Canadians out of a job heading into Christmas. This 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. I am receiving calls from families wondering how they will make their house payments, keep their kids in sports or put food on the table. Will the government commit to working with me to do everything necessary to secure the livelihoods of my home community?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Thanks 14%Claims 43%Promise 42%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI want to thank the member for his leadership on this file.Thanks Claims · 36 wordsOur thoughts are with the workers and their families at this difficult time. As the member knows, we had a productive meeting last week.¹ We are working with the province and with industry on the matter. Promise · 35 wordsHe and I will continue to meet, Vague promiseand we will try to find a solution.Vague promise We will meet with all relevant people.Vague promise We are going to keep fighting for the workers affected by this closure.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 81

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank the member for his leadership on this file.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 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 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 · 46

4 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “will continue to meet”A commitment to keep meeting with no date, measure or outcome named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will try to find a solution”An open-ended commitment with no specific action, measure or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will meet with all relevant people”Names no specific people, dates or measures, just generalized meetings.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “keep fighting for the workers”A rhetorical commitment with no concrete action, measure or outcome identified.

Claims · 1

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“we had a productive meeting last week”The minister and the member for Tobique—Mactaquac met during the week before September 22, 2026 about the AV Nackawic mill situation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20