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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Democratic Institutions 2026-10-08

64 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Michael Cooper (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, again, the Liberals are all talk and no results. They have had two and a half years to get the registry up and running, and there is a pathetic 1% compliance rate. Canadians deserve to know who is influencing elected officials and other public office-holders on behalf of foreign governments. Compliance is not optional. It is the law. What exactly is the minister doing to enforce the law?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Claims 78%Promise 22%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 50 wordsI share the member opposite’s assertion that compliance is not optional. It is the law.¹ That is exactly what we have set up. Mr. Boegman is seized with establishing the registry, ²which is already done.³ He is in the process of registering and onboarding those who are required to register, Promise · 14 wordsand those who do not comply will face the full consequences of the law.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 74

1 of 1 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 “will face the full consequences of the law”A commitment to enforcement that names no actor, measure, date or what the consequences would be.

Claims · 3

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“It is the law”Compliance with Canada’s foreign influence registry is required by law.search
2“Mr. Boegman is seized with establishing the registry”Mr. Boegman is responsible for establishing Canada’s foreign influence registry.search
3“which is already done”Canada’s foreign influence registry has already been established.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19