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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-10-21

99 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Frank Caputo (Conservative)

“Yes, Mr. Speaker, those independent decisions are based on the laws that this House passes and this House must act now. Another reason Canadians are losing faith: Christopher Roulston, a designated dangerous offender who is doing time, an indeterminate sentence for sexual assault with a weapon and uttering threats, was recently granted day parole. He is a dangerous offender, a terrorist. When will these Liberals take accountability, stop blaming independence and reform parole?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 16%Claims 56%The ask 28%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 13 wordswhat is clear is that the Conservative Party members come up with allegations.PositioningUnearned certainty Claims · 55 wordsThey come up with types of law reform that they are looking for, but when this government brings forward law reform, like we did in Bill C-14 on bail and sentencing, like we did with Bill C-16 on victims’ rights and like we did on protecting vulnerable communities, they vote against it or they stall.¹²³ Positioning · 3 wordsThis is doublespeak.Positioning The ask · 28 wordsI will invite the member opposite to ensure that when we have legislation in front of the House, like Bill C-22, they pass it and they co-operate on—Off 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 · 79

2 of 8 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “what is clear is that the Conservative Party members come up with allegations.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is doublespeak.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

5 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “what is clear is that the Conservative Party members come up with allegations.”The clause attacks the opposition’s allegations instead of addressing the call for parole reform.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They come up with types of law reform that they are looking for,”The clause discusses the opposition’s desired legislation instead of answering the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but when this government brings forward law reform, like we did in Bill C-14 on bail and sentencing, like we did with Bill C-16 on victims’ rights and like we did on protecting vulnerable communities, they vote against it or they stall.”The clause focuses on legislative opposition to government bills, not the parole system.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “This is doublespeak.”The clause is a general rhetorical criticism of the opposition’s statements.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I will invite the member opposite to ensure that when we have legislation in front of the House, like Bill C-22, they pass it and they co-operate on—”The clause calls for cooperation on general legislation and does not address parole.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 82

1 of 8 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 “what is clear is”The speaker presents the allegations as a known fact rather than offering evidence to support the claim.

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“they vote against it or they stall”Conservative Party members voted against or stalled government law reforms, such as Bill C-14 and Bill C-16.search
2“Bill C-14 on bail and sentencing”The government introduced Bill C-14 regarding bail and sentencing.search
3“Bill C-16 on victims’ rights”The government introduced Bill C-16 regarding victims’ rights.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22