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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-09-23

78 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Arpan Khanna (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Conservatives stand with Jeff Smith’s family as well. The Liberals are all talk, and there are no results. They created this mess. When Conservatives tried fixing it with Bill C-243, they voted it down. The brother of Todd Baylis said, “[The] killer’s rights are more important than mine, my dead brother’s, yours, or anybody else’s.” The Toronto Police Association agrees that this is wrong. Conservatives agree that this is wrong, because it is our mission to keep Canadians safe. We stand with victims. We stand with our brave officers. When will they?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 32%Claims 42%Promise 26%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 7 wordswith great respect, what a disingenuous comment.Positioning Claims · 33 wordsAll of us in this House, every single member of Parliament who was elected, stand with law enforcement, stand with victims and stand with those who have died in the line of duty. Positioning · 5 wordsThis is not a competition.Positioning Promise · 20 wordsWe will ensure the safety and security of Canadians, Vague promiseand we will always stand with those on the front lines.Vague promise Positioning · 13 wordsIt is shameful to suggest that one party stands with victims over another.PositioningOff point

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 · 63

3 of 11 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 “with great respect, what a disingenuous comment.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is not a competition.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is shameful to suggest that one party stands with victims over another.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

6 of 11 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “with great respect, what a disingenuous comment.”An attack on the questioner’s sincerity, not the repeal asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “All of us in this House, every single member of Parliament who was elected, stand with law enforcement, stand with victims and stand with those who have died in the line of duty.”Praise of all members’ support for police and victims, offering no answer on repeal or meeting the families.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “This is not a competition.”A remark about competition between parties, not the question of repealing parole.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will ensure the safety and security of Canadians,”A general commitment to Canadians’ safety, giving no answer on the repeal or meeting sought.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and we will always stand with those on the front lines.”A pledge of standing with front lines, not the action asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is shameful to suggest that one party stands with victims over another.”An attack on the suggestion of partisan division, not the question about repeal.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 69

2 of 11 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 will ensure the safety and security of Canadians”A broad commitment with no measure, date, or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will always stand with those on the front lines”An open-ended commitment of support with no specific action attached.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20