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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-09-23

78 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Frank Caputo (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Liberal parole is out of control. The family of Constable Todd Baylis and the Toronto Police Association recently asked for parole reform. The victim’s family has to go to parole hearings every two years. A Conservative bill would have changed that to every five years, and yet the Liberals voted against it. Will the Liberals listen to the family of Constable Baylis and the Toronto Police Association and do right, when they have previously done wrong?”

Statement grade

Average 62 / 100

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

Thanks 35%Promise 18%Claims 47%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 27 wordslet me take a moment to remember Todd Baylis, who was killed in the line of duty in 1994.¹ His bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.Thanks Promise · 14 wordsOur government is committed to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims’ rights.Vague promise Claims · 37 wordsThat is why we passed Bill C-14, to strengthen bail and sentencing, ²as well as Bill C-16, to strengthen victims’ rights.³ I continue to engage with the Toronto Police Association to ensure that we strengthen our laws.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 · 60

2 of 8 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 “let me take a moment to remember Todd Baylis, who was killed in the line of duty in 1994.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “His bravery and sacrifice will never be forgotten.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 of 8 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 government is committed to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims’ rights.”A general commitment on justice and victims’ rights, not an answer on the parole reform asked 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 “That is why we passed Bill C-14, to strengthen bail and sentencing,”Cites the government’s bail and sentencing bill, offering its own measures rather than answering on the parole changes.
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 “as well as Bill C-16, to strengthen victims’ rights.”Cites another bill on victims’ rights, not the parole reform in question.
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 continue to engage with the Toronto Police Association to ensure that we strengthen our laws.”Ongoing engagement with the association touches the subject but does not say whether the government will support the reform.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 39

2 of 8 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 “committed to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims’ rights”A general commitment with no measure, date, or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “to ensure that we strengthen our laws”Ongoing engagement with no named measure, date, or outcome.

Claims · 3

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“Todd Baylis, who was killed in the line of duty in 1994”Constable Todd Baylis was killed in the line of duty in 1994.search
2“we passed Bill C-14”Parliament passed Bill C-14, which the minister described as strengthening bail and sentencing.search
3“Bill C-16, to strengthen victims’ rights”Parliament passed Bill C-16, which the minister described as strengthening victims’ rights.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20