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Eric Duncan

Conservative on Recognition of Community Service 2026-10-29

158 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

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Procedure 15%Claims 57%Thanks 28%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 23 wordsI rise today to recognize Ellen Crothers, a wonderful volunteer in S, D and G, for her outstanding community leadership and heartfelt service.Procedure Claims · 90 wordsEllen was recently named the recipient of the Community Service Award at South Glengarry’s business and community awards gala.¹ Through the Mathew Crothers memorial charity, founded in honour of her son, she has transformed personal loss into lasting support for local families.² Her dedication embodies the spirit and community values recognized by the award. Mathew’s Toy Mountain has, for two decades, collected donations and gifts for children in need and supported patients at CHEO.³ We are looking forward to the upcoming gala on November 7 to support the charity’s work.⁴ Thanks · 45 wordsMathew’s legacy is certainly being carried on through this vital work by Ellen and a great network of local supporters and donors. I offer congratulations and thanks to Ellen. Mathew would be so proud to know of all the work being done in his memory.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 51

4 of 4 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I rise today to recognize Ellen Crothers, a wonderful volunteer in S, D and G, for her outstanding community leadership and heartfelt service.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Mathew’s legacy is certainly being carried on through this vital work by Ellen and a great network of local supporters and donors.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I offer congratulations and thanks to Ellen.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Mathew would be so proud to know of all the work being done in his memory.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

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Respect · 100

0 of 4 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.

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Clarity · 100

0 of 4 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.

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Claims · 4

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1“recently named the recipient of the Community Service Award at South Glengarry’s business and community awards gala”Ellen Crothers was recently named the recipient of the Community Service Award at South Glengarry’s business and community awards gala.search
2“Through the Mathew Crothers memorial charity, founded in honour of her son”The Mathew Crothers memorial charity was founded in honour of Ellen Crothers’ son.search
3“Mathew’s Toy Mountain has, for two decades, collected donations and gifts for children in need and supported patients at CHEO”Mathew’s Toy Mountain has for two decades collected donations and gifts for children in need and supported patients at CHEO.search
4“the upcoming gala on November 7 to support the charity’s work”A gala to support the Mathew Crothers memorial charity’s work is scheduled for November 7, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31