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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-09-23

73 words · 4 sentences · 5 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

Average 79 / 100

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

Positioning 12%Reasoning 34%Claims 12%Promise 41%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 9 wordsit is unfortunate that this matter is being politicized.Positioning Reasoning · 25 wordsWhat I will say is that victims absolutely deserve their right to be heard, as well as to be in attendance at these important hearings.Partly on point Claims · 9 wordsWe have been working with the Toronto Police Association.¹ Promise · 30 wordsMy commitment is to continue to work with them, to ensure that we have laws that reflect their needs but also to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

1 of 4 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 this matter is being politicized.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

2 of 4 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 “What I will say is that victims absolutely deserve their right to be heard,”About victims’ rights to be heard generally, not 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 “as well as to be in attendance at these important hearings.”About victims’ attendance at hearings, not whether the meeting will happen.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 54

1 of 4 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 “My commitment is to continue to work with them”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 1

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“We have been working with the Toronto Police Association”The Minister of Public Safety has been working with the Toronto Police Association on justice-related matters.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20