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Wade Grant

Liberal on Parks Canada 2026-10-28

60 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to William Stevenson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, last week, Parks Canada announced it is cutting the 55-year search and rescue K9 program in Banff National Park. This program is essential to park visitor safety, responding to thousands of calls. Leroy, the last rescue dog, tracked 156 individuals and found 57 people over seven years. This is a small team that has a huge impact on visitor safety. These dogs cover areas 30 to 50 times faster than human rescuers. They are essential to the safety in our parks. Why is the minister cutting vital safety programs while her executives received millions of dollars last year?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Thanks 32%Reasoning 20%Promise 48%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 19 wordswe thank the federal public service employees for their dedication and deeply value their critical role in protecting Canadians.Thanks Reasoning · 12 wordsWe need to continue to protect Canadians’ nature, environment and emergency preparedness. Promise · 29 wordsWe continue to ensure Canada’s national parks and heritage are preserved, safe and managed right to serve both Canadians and our environment, and we will continue to do that.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 · 64

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 “we thank the federal public service employees for their dedication and deeply value their critical role in protecting Canadians.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

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 “We need to continue to protect Canadians’ nature, environment and emergency preparedness.”States a general commitment to protecting nature and emergency preparedness without addressing the cut asked about.
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 continue to ensure Canada’s national parks and heritage are preserved, safe and managed right to serve both Canadians and our environment,”Offers a general assurance about park management without answering why the safety program is being cut.
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 “and we will continue to do that.”Repeats the general commitment to continue, without addressing the K9 program decision.

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 · 80

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 do that”The clause commits to ongoing management without specifying any measures, actors, or success criteria.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-30