Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-09-24

85 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Jonathan Rowe (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, repeat offenders are causing chaos in Newfoundland and Labrador and rural Canada. Residents in communities such as Carmanville are holding emergency meetings and signing petitions to have their voices heard. I know that they know this crime increase is not just because it is a sign of the times, but rather a direct result of the Liberals’ soft-on-crime policies, like the principle of restraint, which has been encouraging courts to let criminals out on bail. Will the Liberals finally listen to our communities and repeal the loose Liberal bail?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Positioning 51%Claims 35%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 43 wordsI recognize that it is hard to oppose the comprehensive set of criminal justice reforms our government has brought forward and then pretend we need to make more laws. What the member opposite is suggesting is that we have done nothing on this.Positioning Claims · 30 wordsWe have moved forward with the most comprehensive set of legislation, including the reform of bail and sentencing, ensuring the rights of victims are protected and protecting our vulnerable communities.¹ Promise · 12 wordsWe will continue to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
Echo ×7“We will continue to work with our border, immigration and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.” Said 7 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 44

2 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 “I recognize that it is hard to oppose the comprehensive set of criminal justice reforms our government has brought forward and then pretend we need to make more laws.”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 “What the member opposite is suggesting is that we have done nothing on this.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 90

1 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 “We will continue to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.”A general pledge to keep Canadians safe that does not address the call to repeal the bail reforms.

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 · 82

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 “We will continue to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians”A commitment with no actor, date, measure, or success condition named.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We will continue to work with our border, immigration and law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety and security of all Canadians.”Said 7 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

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“the reform of bail and sentencing”The Liberal government has brought forward legislation reforming bail and sentencing.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20