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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-09-23

93 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Laila Goodridge (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, heinous serial killers should not get to plead their case and have a chance at parole every couple of years. This is precisely why Conservatives brought forward the Conservative bill Brian’s bill: to respect victims’ families. Paul Bernardo is a convicted serial rapist and killer, yet he will get his fourth chance at parole, while the victims’ families suffer. Trial lawyer Tim Danson said, “It’s just pure entertainment for him. He has no remorse.” Why do the Liberals keep making the families of victims relive the worst days of their lives?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Thanks 18%Claims 66%Promise 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 17 wordslet me take a moment to honour the lives of Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French and Tammy Homolka.²Thanks Claims · 61 wordsAs the House may know, this individual who has been in jail for a long period of time went to the University of Toronto Scarborough campus and petrified my community of Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park.¹ The impact that this individual has had on our society is unprecedented, and I know that many people continue to struggle with the impact this individual has had. Promise · 15 wordsI can assure the House that we will continue to work with the Toronto police—Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 76

1 of 6 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 honour the lives of Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French and Tammy Homolka.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

4 of 6 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 “As the House may know, this individual who has been in jail for a long period of time went to the University of Toronto Scarborough campus and petrified my community of Scarborough—Guildwood—Rouge Park.”Recounting the offender’s impact on the speaker’s community speaks to the case but not to the parole policy 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 “The impact that this individual has had on our society is unprecedented,”The offender’s impact on society concerns the case but not why the family faces repeated hearings.
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 “and I know that many people continue to struggle with the impact this individual has had.”The lasting impact on people concerns the case but offers no answer on the parole 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 can assure the House that we will continue to work with the Toronto police—”Working with the Toronto police shifts to an enforcement matter rather than the parole policy asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 76

1 of 6 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 continue to work with the Toronto police”A commitment to ‘continue to work’ names no measure, date, or success condition.

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“went to the University of Toronto Scarborough campus”Paul Bernardo attended the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus.search
2“honour the lives of Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French and Tammy Homolka”Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French and Tammy Homolka were victims of Paul Bernardo.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20