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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-10-08

59 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Eric Duncan (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the minister has talked about there being gaps. The biggest gap is in the minister’s credibility. The more he talks, the worse it gets. For months, the minister promised to “get to the bottom of what happened”, yet he cannot even answer basic questions. This majorly embarrassing failure compromises Canadian security and, critically, the trust of our allies. The Liberals will not even confirm media and source reports that it was a spy working for the CCP in Beijing. What are the Liberals hiding? Can they answer the basic question of which country this spy was working for, or are they too worried about upsetting Beijing?”

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.

Positioning 24%Claims 36%Reasoning 41%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 14 wordsit is obvious that the member opposite does not understand how due process works.PositioningOff pointUnearned certainty Claims · 21 wordsThe Belgian officials are currently investigating this matter.¹ We are co-operating in every way we can, including the RCMP and CSIS.²Vague promise Reasoning · 24 wordsIt would be inappropriate for the House to opine and come to conclusions without the full benefit of all the facts that are available.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 72

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it is obvious that the member opposite does not understand how due process works.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 72

1 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is obvious that the member opposite does not understand how due process works.”A criticism of the member’s understanding, offered in place of an answer to what was asked.

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 · 50

2 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “it is obvious”Asserts certainty about the member’s understanding in place of any evidence or source.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “co-operating in every way we can”A commitment to cooperation with no specific 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“The Belgian officials are currently investigating this matter”Belgian officials are currently investigating the matter of the individual arrested in Belgium who had obtained Canadian security clearances.search
2“We are co-operating in every way we can, including the RCMP and CSIS”The RCMP and CSIS are co-operating with the Belgian investigation into the individual arrested in Belgium.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19