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Wayne Long

Liberal on Forestry Industry 2026-09-22

62 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Richard Bragdon (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, a 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. We know that forestry mills are facing huge competitive disadvantages here in Canada, namely because of tariffs, over-regulation and the industrial carbon tax, which costs the mill in Nackawic over $2 million a year. Will 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?”

Statement grade

C–

Average 58 / 100

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

Thanks 15%Positioning 31%Promise 55%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 9 wordsagain, I applaud the member’s leadership on this issue.Thanks Positioning · 19 wordsOur thoughts are certainly with the workers and their families who are affected by the closure of AV Nackawic.Positioning Promise · 34 wordsWe are going to work with the province.Vague promise We are working with leadership in the community to find a solution.Vague promise We are going to keep fighting for the workers affected by this terrible closure.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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 · 51

2 of 9 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 “again, I applaud the member’s leadership on this issue.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our thoughts are certainly with the workers and their families who are affected by the closure of AV Nackawic.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 of 9 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.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “Our thoughts are certainly with the workers and their families who are affected by the closure of AV Nackawic.”Expresses sympathy for affected workers but does not address the barriers the question asks about.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are going to work with the province.”States work with the province without addressing the commitment to remove barriers asked for.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are working with leadership in the community to find a solution.”Mentions working with community leadership but does not answer whether barriers will be removed.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “We are going to keep fighting for the workers affected by this terrible closure.”Offers support for workers generally but does not address the specific measures the question seeks.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 34

3 of 9 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 “We are going to work with the province”No measure, date or success condition is named for the commitment.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “to find a solution”The goal is stated without any specific step, actor or test of success.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to keep fighting for the workers”The commitment names no concrete action, date or measure.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20