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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Democratic Institutions 2026-10-08

81 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Michael Cooper (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government’s foreign influence registry is in shambles. The deadline to register has passed. This week, the commissioner revealed that only 30 persons or entities have registered, despite an estimated 2,400 that are required to do so, according to Public Safety Canada. That is a pathetic 1% compliance rate. How does the minister explain that?”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 67%Positioning 9%Reasoning 25%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 26 wordsCanada now has an office dedicated to increasing transparency around foreign influence activities.² The office is now fully operational, with Mr. Boegman being at the helm.¹ Positioning · 7 wordsThis is a major step for Canada.Positioning Claims · 28 wordsThe registry will be a tool to hold individuals and entities accountable for conduct of influence on behalf of foreign entities. It will provide more transparency for Canadians, Vague promiseReasoning · 20 wordsand it is a testament to the principles of protecting Canadians, defending our democracy and upholding the rule of law.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 · 89

1 of 8 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 “This is a major step for Canada.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

6 of 8 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 “Canada now has an office dedicated to increasing transparency around foreign influence activities.”About the transparency office, not the low registration compliance rate asked about.
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 “The office is now fully operational, with Mr. Boegman being at the helm.”Describes the office’s staffing and status, not an explanation of the compliance figures.
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 a major step for Canada.”Praise of the step taken, not an answer to the compliance 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 “The registry will be a tool to hold individuals and entities accountable for conduct of influence on behalf of foreign entities.”Describes the registry’s purpose, not why so few have registered.
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 will provide more transparency for Canadians,”About transparency benefits generally, not the registration shortfall.
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 “and it is a testament to the principles of protecting Canadians, defending our democracy and upholding the rule of law.”General praise of the initiative’s principles, not an explanation of the compliance rate.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 89

1 of 8 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 “It will provide more transparency”A future commitment with no date, measure or way to verify the outcome.

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“Mr. Boegman being at the helm”Mr. Boegman is the head of Canada’s foreign influence transparency office.search
2“Canada now has an office dedicated to increasing transparency around foreign influence activities”Canada has established an office dedicated to transparency around foreign influence activities, and it is operational.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19