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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-09-22

86 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Arpan Khanna (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, what planet does the minister live on? It is all talk, no results. Last year, we had one violent crime every 50 seconds in our country. This summer, multiple police officers were shot and killed. The U.S. consulate was shot at again. Synagogues are being shot at. Festivals are being shot at. A senior, Lillian, 73 years old, standing in her driveway in London, was stabbed to death randomly and unprovoked. That is what is happening in this country, thanks to failed Liberal policies, and this out-of-touch minister expects and wants Canadians to believe that everything is fine. When will the Liberals get serious, lock up the criminals and bring back—”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Claims 55%Procedure 19%Promise 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 15 wordsI have outlined some of the changes that we made to the criminal justice system, Partly on pointProcedure · 16 wordsbut let me also take this opportunity to share some statistics for the member opposite’s information: ProcedureClaims · 32 wordsExtortion is down 10%.¹ Firearm offences are down 14%.² Homicides are down 15%.³ Child sexual abuse and exploitation is down 21%.⁴ Auto theft is down 19%.⁵ We have more work to do, Vague promisePromise · 23 wordsbut I can assure members that the changes we have put in place will ensure the continued safety and security of all Canadians.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 76

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but let me also take this opportunity to share some statistics for the member opposite’s information:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 86

1 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.

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 “I have outlined some of the changes that we made to the criminal justice system,”It recaps the earlier answer’s legislative measures rather than addressing the crime statistics just raised.

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 · 89

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We have more work to do”Commits the speaker’s side to continued effort with no actor beyond we, no measure, date, or success condition.

Claims · 5

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“Extortion is down 10%”Extortion in Canada is down 10%.search
2“Firearm offences are down 14%”Firearm offences in Canada are down 14%.search
3“Homicides are down 15%”Homicides in Canada are down 15%.search
4“Child sexual abuse and exploitation is down 21%”Child sexual abuse and exploitation offences in Canada are down 21%.search
5“Auto theft is down 19%”Auto theft in Canada is down 19%.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20