Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Kelly DeRidder

Conservative on Food Security 2026-10-21

136 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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Claims 46%Thanks 7%Reasoning 39%The ask 8%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 43 wordsCanada’s food banks saw 2.36 million visits in March alone, up 117% since 2019.² In Waterloo region, one in nine families relies on food banks just to get by. Waterloo businessman Jim Balsillie donated an extraordinary $4.5 million to our local food bank.¹ Thanks · 9 wordsThat was an incredible act of kindness and generosity.Thanks Reasoning · 24 wordsThe fact that our food bank still needs more support, despite a donation of that size, shows just how great the need has become. Claims · 20 wordsIt is clear that the Liberal government is failing to acknowledge the affordability crisis or ensure stability within our market.Unearned certainty Reasoning · 29 wordsUntil these things change, it is only going to get worse.Unearned certainty Canadians need to be able to put warm food on the table without relying on a food bank. The ask · 11 wordsThe Liberal government must react to the needs of everyday Canadians.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 3 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 “That was an incredible act of kindness and generosity.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 71

2 of 3 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “It is clear that”The phrase suggests the assertion is inherently true without offering supporting evidence.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “it is only going to get worse”The statement asserts a future outcome as inevitable without presenting evidence or defined conditions.

Claims · 2

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“Waterloo businessman Jim Balsillie donated an extraordinary $4.5 million to our local food bank.”Waterloo businessman Jim Balsillie donated $4.5 million to the local food bank.search
2“2.36 million visits in March alone, up 117% since 2019.”Canada’s food banks saw 2.36 million visits in March and this represented an increase of 117% since 2019.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22