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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-10-09

63 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Alex Ruff (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, since October 1, I have multiple constituents receiving notice from the Liberal government’s gun-grab program that they must ship their firearms to the government via Purolator, FedEx or UPS by October 17 in order to receive compensation. All three couriers have refused as they restrict shipping of firearms without prior approval. Did the public safety minister even consider this requirement or is this just a way for the Liberals to keep costs down on this multi-billion-dollar boondoggle? When will the government end its attacks on law-abiding, vetted and licensed firearms owners?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Claims 24%The ask 41%Promise 35%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 15 wordsthe reports we have from most gun owners is that the procedure is going well.¹ The ask · 26 wordsIf the member has heard about any specific cases where it is not working, I would invite him to connect with me or with our ministry, Promise · 22 wordsand we will make sure it works.Vague promise We will make every effort to make sure this program works.Vague promise This is our promise.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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 · 57

4 of 6 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 “If the member has heard about any specific cases where it is not working, I would invite him to connect with me or with our ministry,”Invites the member to raise specific cases with the ministry without addressing whether couriers’ refusals were considered.
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 we will make sure it works.”Promises to make the process work, not addressing the courier shipping problem 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 “We will make every effort to make sure this program works.”A commitment to ensure the program works, offered instead of answering the shipping 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 “This is our promise.”A general promise about the program, not answering whether the shipping requirement was considered.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 67

2 of 6 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 “we will make sure it works”The speaker commits to a result with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will make every effort”The commitment names no specific action, actor or measure, only unspecified effort.

Claims · 1

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 reports we have from most gun owners is that the procedure is going well”According to the minister, reports from most gun owners indicate that the federal firearms buyback procedure is going well.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19