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Peter Schiefke

Liberal on Latin American and Hispanic Day on the Hill 2026-10-08

152 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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Claims 61%Thanks 21%The ask 14%Procedure 4%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 93 words[Member spoke in Spanish] [English] For the 10th consecutive year, we are celebrating the contributions of the 1.7 million Spanish-speaking Canadians who enrich and help build our community from coast to coast to coast.¹² In the presence of hundreds of Canadians of Latin American descent who have travelled to Ottawa to join us in Parliament, today is a wonderful opportunity to discover the richness of Latin American and Hispanic cultures and strengthen the bonds that bring us together. Of course, it is also a chance to enjoy incredible music, performances and delicious food. Thanks · 32 wordsI would like to thank His Excellency Carlos Arturo Morales López, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia, ³and His Excellency Alfredo Martínez Serrano, Ambassador of Spain, for their contributions to this event.⁴Thanks The ask · 21 wordsI invite my colleagues and friends to join us in celebrating this day and making the most of this wonderful occasion. Procedure · 6 wordsI hope everyone enjoys the celebration.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

3 of 3 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 “I would like to thank His Excellency Carlos Arturo Morales López, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and His Excellency Alfredo Martínez Serrano, Ambassador of Spain, for their contributions to this event.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I hope everyone enjoys the celebration.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 4

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 1.7 million Spanish-speaking Canadians”There are 1.7 million Spanish-speaking Canadians.search
2“For the 10th consecutive year”Latin American and Hispanic Day on the Hill was celebrated for the 10th consecutive year in 2026.search
3“His Excellency Carlos Arturo Morales López, Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia”Carlos Arturo Morales López was Ambassador of the Republic of Colombia to Canada in October 2026.search
4“His Excellency Alfredo Martínez Serrano, Ambassador of Spain”Alfredo Martínez Serrano was Ambassador of Spain to Canada in October 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19