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Anna Gainey

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-21

60 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Sandra Cobena (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member says that they are working, but the reality is that whatever they are doing is, in fact, not working, not when there are 2.4 million visits to a food bank in a single month and one in three of them is for children. I would encourage the member to stop measuring success by how many Canadians need government assistance, and start measuring by how many no longer do. Therefore I ask again, why, after 11 years of the Liberal government, honest hard work is no longer enough to provide for one’s family.”

Statement grade

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Claims 53%The question 47%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 32 wordsthe national school food program is reaching an additional 400,000 children across this country with nutritious meals.¹ That is 80% of public schools across this country that are benefiting from this support.²Partly on point The question · 28 wordsAgain, why do the members opposite vote against things such as breakfast for children in elementary schools, dental care and other things that help families make ends meet?³Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 25

3 of 3 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 “the national school food program is reaching an additional 400,000 children across this country with nutritious meals.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “That is 80% of public schools across this country that are benefiting from this support.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Again, why do the members opposite vote against things such as breakfast for children in elementary schools, dental care and other things that help families make ends meet?”The clause pivots from answering the question about economic difficulty to criticizing the opposition’s voting record.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 3

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“reaching an additional 400,000 children”Canada’s national school food program is reaching an additional 400,000 children across the country with nutritious meals.search
2“80% of public schools”80% of public schools across Canada are benefiting from the national school food program.search
3“vote against things such as breakfast for children in elementary schools, dental care”Conservative members voted against measures including school food and dental care programs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22