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Richard Bragdon

Conservative on Forestry Industry 2026-09-22

94 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Claims 69%The question 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 65 wordsa young lady who contacted me was wondering how her family was going to make ends meet, let alone provide a Christmas for her children with her husband now facing unemployment.² We know that forestry mills are facing huge competitive disadvantages here in Canada, namely because of tariffs, over-regulation and the industrial carbon tax, Unearned certaintywhich costs the mill in Nackawic over $2 million a year.¹ The question · 29 wordsWill the government commit to removing the barriers for our businesses so that this young lady and many others like her can have some hope for a brighter future?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 1 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 · 69

1 of 1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “We know that”The formula asserts certainty in place of any source for the claim about competitive disadvantages.

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“costs the mill in Nackawic over $2 million a year”The industrial carbon tax costs the Nackawic mill over $2 million a year.search
2“a young lady who contacted me”A constituent contacted the member about her husband facing unemployment in the forestry sector.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20