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Richard Bragdon

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

100 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Fraser Tolmie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member made a couple of comments with regard to insiders and friends. We have seen this with the ArriveCAN app and the green slush fund. This is a huge concern for Conservatives. I heard a previous colleague from across the aisle talking about a closer relationship between government and corporations. I think that is what scares us the most about that. Would the member like to share his point of view and thoughts on that and on why there are some reservations on our side?”

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 10%Claims 9%Reasoning 50%Promise 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI thank my colleague for his service to our country.Thanks Claims · 9 wordsI share the member’s concerns, as do many Canadians. Reasoning · 50 wordsObviously, past behaviour can sometimes be an indicator of future behaviour. Members can understand why Canadians are looking at this with a bit of leeriness and wondering if we are establishing a corporation through which perhaps associates and friends could be rewarded with contracts without proper oversight from this body. Promise · 31 wordsI believe we have to look at that, make sure safeguards are put in place, Vague promiseand make sure that Parliament has proper oversight of any of this procurement that takes place.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

1 of 2 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 thank my colleague for his service to our country.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 80

1 of 2 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 “make sure safeguards are put in place”The commitment names no specific safeguard, actor or measure, only a general intention to ensure protection.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-22