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Gary Anandasangaree

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-10-29

83 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Terry Sheehan (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, first nations and Inuit policing is a matter of fairness and equity. Policing in first nations and Inuit communities has been underfunded for far too long. The courts and the Parliamentary Budget Officer have told us that clearly. This week, the Prime Minister convened a first ministers’ meeting with first nations leadership for the first time in over two decades to advocate shared priorities, including on security and community safety, and announced historic funding of close to $634 million over four years and over $250 million annually to renew and expand first nations and Inuit policing agreements. Can the Minister of Public Safety update this House and Canadians on that?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Greeting 17%Reasoning 41%Claims 42%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 14 wordsI thank the member for Sault Ste. Marie—Algoma for his hard work and advocacy.Greeting Reasoning · 9 wordsEvery indigenous community deserves to feel and be safe.Partly on point Claims · 35 wordsThis historic funding supports police services such as the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service in Alberta.² This is on top of the $140 million for indigenous-led crime prevention and public safety programming, like community safety officers.¹ Reasoning · 25 wordsThese investments in policing support community-led solutions, close gaps and ensure that indigenous people have the tools they need to ensure their safety and security.Vague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

2 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I thank the member for Sault Ste.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “Marie—Algoma for his hard work and advocacy.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 92

1 of 4 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 “Every indigenous community deserves to feel and be safe.”The clause addresses the overall theme of Indigenous safety but does not respond to the specific request for an update on the funding announcement.

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.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 59

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “ensure that indigenous people have the tools they need to ensure their safety and security”The statement commits to a guaranteed outcome without defining the specific actions, measures, or success conditions for its realization.

Claims · 2

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“$140 million for indigenous-led crime prevention and public safety programming”The amount of $140 million is allocated for indigenous-led crime prevention and public safety programming, including community safety officers.search
2“This historic funding supports police services such as the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service in Alberta.”The historic funding supports police services such as the Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service in Alberta.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31