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Rebecca Alty

Liberal on Indigenous Affairs 2026-09-24

95 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Lori Idlout (Liberal)

“Uqaqtittiji, residential school denialism is on the rise, which harms survivors and their families and communities. Denialism allows systemic racism to persist. It tries to hide that indigenous children were killed and buried at residential schools. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation helps keep this truth at the forefront. Would the Minister of Crown and Indigenous Relations say what our government is doing to ensure that Canadians understand the continued impacts of trauma inflicted on indigenous people?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Claims 69%Reasoning 14%Promise 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 27 wordsefforts to deny, distort or minimize the truth about residential schools is deeply harmful and will always be condemned. Denialism is a cruel rejection of well-established facts, Reasoning · 13 wordsand it undermines the truth that is essential to reconciliation with indigenous people. Claims · 39 wordsThat is why our government is moving forward with a $5-million investment in education and public awareness so that Canadians can continue to learn from survivors, their families and communities and better understand the painful legacy of residential schools.¹ Promise · 16 wordsWe will confront denialism with the truth and ensure that it is never erased or forgotten.Vague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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

1 of 1 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 confront denialism with the truth and ensure”The speaker’s commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the confrontation or ensuring will happen.

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“$5-million investment in education and public awareness”The Government of Canada is investing $5 million in education and public awareness about the legacy of residential schools, so Canadians can learn from survivors, their families and communities.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20