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Anthony Housefather

Liberal on Health 2026-09-25

85 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michael Ma (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, Terry Fox inspired a nation with his fight against cancer. Fifty years later, his dream of raising money for the fight against cancer still lives on. Yesterday, the Minister of Health announced that the government is providing $80 million to the Terry Fox Research Institute for the institute’s work in precision oncology research. Can the parliamentary secretary tell this House how this investment is accelerating research and bringing more personalized cancer care to patients across the country?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Reasoning 65%Claims 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 35 wordsevery one of us in this House has a loved one who has fought cancer, and all of us know how important it is that we continue to honour Terry Fox’s legacy with bold ambition.Partly on point Claims · 30 wordsOur investment in precision oncology is an investment in a more personalized approach to cancer care, one that reduces harmful side effects and makes the treatment more likely to work. Reasoning · 20 wordsNo one wants to lose a loved one to cancer, and this investment should give hope to all of us.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 62

4 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 “every one of us in this House has a loved one who has fought cancer,”A general reflection on cancer’s reach, not how the investment advances research or care.
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 all of us know how important it is that we continue to honour Terry Fox’s legacy with bold ambition.”About honouring Terry Fox’s legacy, not how the investment accelerates research or care.
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 “No one wants to lose a loved one to cancer,”A general statement about losing loved ones, not what the investment delivers.
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 this investment should give hope to all of us.”Speaks of hope from the investment without saying how it advances research or care.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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