Analysis · Members' statement · beta

Michael Coteau

Liberal on Filipino-Canadian Coalition 2026-10-29

143 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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Claims 58%Promise 20%Thanks 22%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 70 wordslast week, history was made here at the House of Commons as we had the Filipino-Canadian Coalition, representing 19 national organizations from across Canada, from 10 provinces and one territory, come to talk about how to unlock the full potential and talent found within the Filipino community.¹ We know that the Filipino community has pushed so much to build this country economically and socially, and to build our cultural fabric. Promise · 29 wordsWe are looking for ways to support it by building community infrastructure to unlock that talent.Vague promise I will be working with the community to look for ways to build, Vague promiseClaims · 13 wordsand it wants to commit to building a stronger country, building Canada strong. Thanks · 31 wordsMy thanks go to the Filipino-Canadian Coalition for all the work it is doing, bringing this network here to the House of Commons and building the Filipino community here in Canada.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “My thanks go to the Filipino-Canadian Coalition for all the work it is doing, bringing this network here to the House of Commons and building the Filipino community here in Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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 · 70

2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are looking for ways to support it”A commitment to support with no measure, actor detail or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “I will be working with the community to look for ways to build”A personal commitment to explore action without naming any measure or outcome.

Claims · 1

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1“the Filipino-Canadian Coalition, representing 19 national organizations from across Canada, from 10 provinces and one territory, come to talk about how to unlock the full potential and talent found within the Filipino community”In the week before October 29, 2026, the Filipino-Canadian Coalition, representing 19 national organizations from 10 provinces and one territory, visited the House of Commons to talk about unlocking the potential of the Filipino community.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31