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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Justice 2026-10-07

105 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Arpan Khanna (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, first the minister approves it, then he gets caught and now he says they have paused it. Under the Liberals, convicted child killers are getting released for cooking classes, and now we have these guys handing out paper straws to prisoners to snort coke. The system is a complete joke. Our streets, our parks and our downtown areas are being destroyed by drugs and disorder. There should be zero tolerance for illegal drugs in our streets and in prison. Will the minister stand up today and finally end it completely, yes or no?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Procedure 17%Claims 36%Thanks 10%Promise 21%The ask 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 18 wordsI believe I have answered this question, but let me just address the second issue that came up.Procedure Claims · 19 wordsI want to take a moment to remember Heather Thomas, who was 10 years old when she was killed.¹Partly on point Thanks · 10 wordsMy thoughts are with the family of the loved one.Thanks Claims · 19 wordsI understand that the Parole Board has decided to postpone the decision that my friend opposite is referring to.² Promise · 22 wordsOur government is committed to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims’ rights. That is what we will continue to do.Vague promise The ask · 17 wordsWe are looking for collaboration from the other side in order to make constructive criminal justice reforms.Partly 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 · 67

3 of 9 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I believe I have answered this question,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but let me just address the second issue that came up.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “My thoughts are with the family of the loved one.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

5 of 9 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 “I want to take a moment to remember Heather Thomas, who was 10 years old when she was killed.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “I understand that the Parole Board has decided to postpone the decision that my friend opposite is referring to.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Our government is committed to strengthening our criminal justice system and protecting victims’ rights.”A general commitment on the justice system, not a yes or no on ending the practice in 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 “That is what we will continue to do.”Restates the general commitment without answering what was 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 are looking for collaboration from the other side in order to make constructive criminal justice reforms.”Asks the opposition for collaboration on reforms instead of answering the yes-or-no question.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 86

1 of 9 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 “That is what we will continue to do”It continues a commitment with no measure, date 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“Heather Thomas, who was 10 years old when she was killed”Heather Thomas was 10 years old when she was killed.search
2“the Parole Board has decided to postpone the decision”The Parole Board has decided to postpone the decision the Conservative member was referring to in the October 7, 2026 question period.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19