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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-10-07

99 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Darren Scott Ray raped, tortured and murdered a 14-year-old boy, Darren Pepin, in Scarborough. He strangled this child to death and dumped his body in the garbage room of his apartment building. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Today, many of Darren’s young former classmates, who now call Oshawa and Durham region home, are in the very community where this killer was granted a 72-hour unescorted temporary absence. When will the government fix broken Liberal parole and finally put victims and public safety first?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Thanks 10%Promise 26%Reasoning 35%Claims 28%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsmy thoughts are with Darren, his family and his community.Thanks Promise · 26 wordsI will just assure my colleague opposite that we are working with victims, survivor groups and those representing families in order to strengthen our parole process.Vague promise Reasoning · 35 wordsThis is an issue, as I have indicated in the past, that requires collaboration among all the parties. This is not to be politicized. It is important that we work together toward strengthening victims’ rights.Partly on point Claims · 28 wordsThat is exactly what we did with Bill C-16 that passed this spring.¹ It is the same thing we did with Bill C-14 on sentencing and bail reform.²

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

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 “my thoughts are with Darren, his family and his community.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 75

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 “This is an issue,”Framing the issue rather than saying when or how the government will act 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 “as I have indicated in the past, that requires collaboration among all the parties.”Calls for collaboration among parties rather than answering when the government will fix parole.
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 “This is not to be politicized.”A remark that the issue should not be politicized, not an answer to when action will come.
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 “It is important that we work together toward strengthening victims’ rights.”Urges working together on victims’ rights without saying what the government will do or when.

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 · 65

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 are working with victims, survivor groups and those representing families in order to strengthen our parole process”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the parole process will be strengthened.

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“Bill C-16 that passed this spring”Bill C-16 passed in the spring of 2026.search
2“Bill C-14 on sentencing and bail reform”Bill C-14, which concerned sentencing and bail reform, was passed.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19