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Madeleine Chenette

Liberal on News Media Industry 2026-10-30

68 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Gaétan Malette (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, when a storm shuts down roads in Hearst or Kapuskasing, people rely on their local radio stations, like Épinette noire or La voix d’chez nous, to stay informed. However, nobody in Ottawa seems to be listening. In the last budget, Ottawa spent $78 million on advertising, but only 3% of that was allocated to local radio stations in Canada. Without spending another penny, what is the government waiting for to redistribute part of its advertising budget to these radio stations, which are essential to Canada’s small communities?”

Statement grade

C+

65 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Reasoning 46%Claims 38%Promise 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 31 wordsaccess to fact-based information from coast to coast to coast is essential for keeping Canadians informed.Off point Canadians deserve access to factual information that reflects our communities, our stories and our values. Claims · 26 wordsWe continue to support strong and independent newsrooms.Vague promise Across the country, and especially when dealing with disinformation, our local media and radio stations matter a lot. Promise · 11 wordsWe are supporting them and we will continue to do so.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 · 100

0 of 8 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 35

6 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “access to fact-based information from coast to coast to coast is essential for keeping Canadians informed.”The clause makes a general statement about the necessity of access to information without addressing the specific funding or budget redistribution 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 “Canadians deserve access to factual information that reflects our communities, our stories and our values.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 support strong and independent newsrooms.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Across the country,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 especially when dealing with disinformation, our local media and radio stations matter a lot.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 are supporting them and we will continue to do so.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 67

2 of 8 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 continue to support strong and independent newsrooms”A commitment to support with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are supporting them and we will continue to do so”A commitment to ongoing support with no actor-specific measure, date or success condition.

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 2026-10-31