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Richard Bragdon

Conservative on Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act 2026-10-20

102 words · 5 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Sherry Romanado (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, before I get to my question, I want to highlight that today is the difficult anniversary of the death of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, who was killed back in 2014. Our thoughts are with his family today. The member opposite talked about a couple of things. He asked about the Canadian Coast Guard and the capabilities it brings to the Department of National Defence. One of those capabilities is the ability to actually share security information with our allies, which was not the case when it was under Fisheries and Oceans. It also brings training opportunities to the Canadian Armed Forces. The member also mentioned a question with respect to New Brunswick. I have visited CFB Gagetown, and anyone who had a chance to go visit this summer would have seen the incredible investments happening on bases and wings across Canada. The member mentioned that successive governments had difficulty in terms of getting defence procurement right. Would he not agree that perhaps we need to look at a different way of doing what we do to get those capabilities to our men and women in uniform?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Thanks 20%Claims 66%Procedure 3%Reasoning 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 20 wordsI give my deepest respects to the service member, who paid a huge price in service, and to his family.Thanks Claims · 67 wordsCanadians are looking for the best way to invest in our armed forces to give them the adequate supports that they need and make sure it is timely. Canadians also want, and are demanding, that this be done with integrity. They want it done in a way that is transparent, open, with proper accountability and checks and balances in place. This is a huge amount of money, Partly on pointProcedure · 3 wordsand rightly so, ProcedureReasoning · 12 wordsbut it needs to be done properly, with the oversight of Parliament.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 91% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I give my deepest respects to the service member, who paid a huge price in service,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and to his family.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and rightly so,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 94

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

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 huge amount of money,”The clause provides context about the amount of money involved, without directly addressing the need for a better procurement process.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-22