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Tatiana Auguste

Liberal on National Strategy on Flood and Drought Forecasting Act 2026-10-09

58 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Branden Leslie (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I was at the committee when the government brought forward very substantial amendments to the member’s legislation. I am curious how she can rectify the difference between what the intention of the bill originally was and what the government ultimately ended up doing by gutting it.”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Claims 66%Reasoning 34%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 28 wordsI do not feel as though my bill has been gutted. I think these were entirely reasonable amendments that I was able to discuss with the committee members. Reasoning · 20 wordsThe goal is really to have a national strategy and to be able to help as many Canadians as possible.Vague promise Claims · 10 wordsThat is the direction we are taking with this bill.

At a glance

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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 comment put to the member, and the bill under debate.

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 · 62

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 “to be able to help as many Canadians as possible”The commitment names no measure, actor, date or success condition for the help.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-19