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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-09-23

29 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Frank Caputo (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, what an out-of-touch answer. Unlike that minister, I was a parole officer. Unlike that minister, I attended Constable Baylis’s killer’s parole hearing. Unlike that minister, I voted to change the hearing interval from two years to five years. If that minister wants to put his money where his mouth is, I have a proposal. Why does he not join me, Constable Baylis’s family and the Toronto Police Association? Let us have a meeting. He can look them in the eye and say exactly what he just said to the House. Will he have that meeting, yes or no?”

Statement grade

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

Positioning 31%Claims 69%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 9 wordsit is unfortunate that the issue is being politicized.PositioningHidden agency Claims · 20 wordsI have met with the Toronto Police Association on a number of occasions.¹ I have also met with their counsel— ²Partly on pointSome hon. members: Oh, oh!

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it is unfortunate that the issue is being politicized.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 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.

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 “it is unfortunate that the issue is being politicized.”A complaint about the issue being politicized, not an answer to whether the meeting will happen.
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 met with the Toronto Police Association on a number of occasions.”About past meetings with the association, not a yes or no on holding the proposed meeting.
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 also met with their counsel—”About meeting the association’s counsel, not a yes or no on holding the proposed meeting.

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 · 67

1 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.

Wording that hides who did something, or who will.What the tags mean “the issue is being politicized”The passive names no one as politicizing, leaving unclear who the charge is directed at.

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“I have met with the Toronto Police Association on a number of occasions”Gary Anandasangaree says he has met with the Toronto Police Association on a number of occasions.search
2“I have also met with their counsel”Gary Anandasangaree says he has met with the Toronto Police Association’s counsel.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20