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Jill McKnight

Liberal on Public Services and Procurement 2026-10-22

51 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Jeff Kibble (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have again betrayed veterans, stripping the Commissionaires of a $12-million CRA contract only open to Canadian companies. It went to Allied Universal, an American company with just 1% of its workforce in Canada and tied to Donald Trump’s ICE deportations. The Liberals wrap themselves in the flag at election time, and then pay Americans at contract time. Here is the kicker: Allied Universal has been suing the government for $420 million. Will the Prime Minister give the contract back to the Commissionaires?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 67 / 100

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

Thanks 39%Claims 39%Promise 22%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 20 wordsI thank my colleague across the way for his service to Canada and for his advocacy on behalf of veterans.Thanks Claims · 20 wordsAs we have stated, this was a fair and open procurement process. The decision was made by officials at CRA.¹ Promise · 11 wordsWe will continue to stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 57

1 of 5 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 across the way for his service to Canada and for his advocacy on behalf of veterans.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 5 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 “As we have stated, this was a fair and open procurement process.”It asserts the process was fair, which relates to the contract award but does not commit to the reversal asked for.
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 decision was made by officials at CRA.”It states that CRA officials made the decision, which pertains to the contract’s governance but avoids answering the question of reversal.
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 “We will continue to stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses.”It offers a general commitment to Canadian businesses, but it is not a specific answer regarding the contract’s current allocation.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 62

1 of 5 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 “We will continue to stand with Canadian workers and Canadian businesses”The statement makes a commitment that lacks defined measures, success conditions, or specific actions.

Claims · 1

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“The decision was made by officials at CRA.”The decision to award the CRA security contract was made by officials at the Canada Revenue Agency.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24