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Will Greaves

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

174 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

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Procedure 19%Claims 58%Thanks 23%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 33 wordstoday, on the 10th annual Latin American and Hispanic Day on the Hill, I rise to recognize the millions of Canadians of Latin American and Hispanic heritage from coast to coast to coast.¹Procedure Claims · 23 wordsFrom music and the arts to public service to professional sports, Latin American Canadians make vital contributions to our communities every single day. Thanks · 21 wordsAs co-chair of the Canada-Dominican Republic parliamentary friendship group, I wish to specifically recognize the long-standing relationship between our two countries.²Thanks Claims · 78 wordsAs the second most populous country in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic has been a key regional partner for Canada for more than 70 years on issues including trade, tourism, investment and a shared commitment to democracy and open markets.³⁴ That is why later this month, we will have the privilege to welcome to Ottawa His Excellency, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic.⁵ This visit promises to further strengthen the partnership between our two countries. Thanks · 19 wordsThis October, I wish the Dominican Canadian community and all Latin American Canadians a meaningful and happy Latin American—Thanks

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Signal · 52

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “today, on the 10th annual Latin American and Hispanic Day on the Hill, I rise to recognize the millions of Canadians of Latin American and Hispanic heritage from coast to coast to coast.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As co-chair of the Canada-Dominican Republic parliamentary friendship group, I wish to specifically recognize the long-standing relationship between our two countries.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “This October, I wish the Dominican Canadian community and all Latin American Canadians a meaningful and happy Latin American—”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · 100

0 of 3 deductions are Respect

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Clarity · 100

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Claims · 5

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1“10th annual Latin American and Hispanic Day on the Hill”October 8, 2026 was the 10th annual Latin American and Hispanic Day on the Hill.search
2“co-chair of the Canada-Dominican Republic parliamentary friendship group”Will Greaves is a co-chair of the Canada-Dominican Republic parliamentary friendship group.search
3“second most populous country in the Caribbean”The Dominican Republic is the second most populous country in the Caribbean.search
4“a key regional partner for Canada for more than 70 years”Canada and the Dominican Republic have had a bilateral relationship of more than 70 years.search
5“later this month, we will have the privilege to welcome to Ottawa His Excellency, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Dominican Republic”The Dominican Republic’s Minister of Foreign Affairs was scheduled to visit Ottawa in October 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19