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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-09-23

85 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Roman Baber (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, serial rapist and killer Paul Bernardo will have a fourth chance at parole this January. The lawyer for the families of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French said, “It’s just pure entertainment for [Bernardo].” Sadistic murderers should not have a parole hearing every two years. They traumatize their victims’ families again and again. Conservatives put forward a bill to end this practice, but the Liberals voted it down. I would like a clear answer from the public safety minister. Will the Liberals finally protect these families by scrapping Liberal parole?”

Statement grade

Average 75 / 100

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

Reasoning 82%Positioning 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 49 wordslet me just underscore that the issues around public safety, issues around parole and issues around bail should never be politicized. These are very important issues that we need to collaborate on and work together on. That is why I find it rather difficult when these issues are politicized. Positioning · 15 wordsWe will always stand with victims.Vague promise We will always stand with people who are impacted.PositioningVague promise Reasoning · 21 wordsWe also need to recognize that we have the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, ¹which balances the interests of both.²Partly on 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 · 78

2 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 “We will always stand with victims.”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 “We will always stand with people who are impacted.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

7 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.

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 “let me just underscore that the issues around public safety, issues around parole and issues around bail should never be politicized.”It speaks about parole generally but does not address whether the parole regime will be changed.
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 “These are very important issues that we need to collaborate on and work together on.”It calls for collaboration on these issues without answering the question about the parole law.
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 I find it rather difficult when these issues are politicized.”It comments on the politicizing of the issue rather than the parole 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 “We will always stand with victims.”It affirms support for victims in general terms but does not address the parole change asked for.
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 “We will always stand with people who are impacted.”It affirms support for those affected without addressing the parole regime 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 “We also need to recognize that we have the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,”It raises the Charter, touching the issue’s context but not 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 “which balances the interests of both.”It describes the Charter’s balancing role without answering whether the parole law will be changed.

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 · 78

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 always stand with victims”A standing commitment with no action, measure or date attached.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will always stand with people who are impacted”A commitment with no actor’s action, measure or success condition named.

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“we have the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms”Canada has the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.search
2“which balances the interests of both”The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms balances the interests of both.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20