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Jacques Ramsay

Liberal on Public Safety 2026-10-30

88 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Marie-France Lalonde (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, yesterday, the government unveiled our new national security plan, the first comprehensive update of its kind in more than 20 years. At a time of increasing geopolitical instability, foreign interference, cyber-threats and economic uncertainty, this strategy will help ensure that Canada is prepared to meet the challenges of today and tomorrow. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Safety tell the House why this landmark strategy is important for the country?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Thanks 28%Claims 52%Positioning 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 25 wordsI want to thank the hon. member for Orléans. She has always been a strong voice for making Canada and the world a safer place.Thanks Claims · 5 wordsThe world is changing rapidly, Positioning · 17 wordsand our government is ensuring that Canada is prepared to meet evolving challenges at home and abroad.PositioningVague promise Claims · 41 words“The Plan for a Stronger Canada” sets out a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to strengthening our national security.¹ It will strengthen our economy, build stronger international partnerships, modernize our military and intelligence capabilities, ²Vague promiseand protect Canadians from criminal and national security threats.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 47

3 of 6 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 “I want to thank the hon. member for Orléans.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “She has always been a strong voice for making Canada and the world a safer place.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and our government is ensuring that Canada is prepared to meet evolving challenges at home and abroad.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 6 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“and our government is ensuring that Canada is prepared to meet evolving challenges at home and abroad.”

Because“The world is changing rapidly,”

““The Plan for a Stronger Canada” sets out a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to strengthening our national security.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 32

3 of 6 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 “is ensuring that Canada is prepared to meet evolving challenges”The statement commits to preparedness without specifying actions, deadlines, or success criteria.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “It will strengthen our economy, build stronger international partnerships, modernize our military and intelligence capabilities”These are broad aspirational goals that lack concrete measures or timelines for achievement.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “protect Canadians from criminal and national security threats”This is a high-level commitment to safety that does not identify specific protective measures.

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“The Plan for a Stronger Canada” sets out a comprehensive whole-of-government approach to strengthening our national security.”The Plan for a Stronger Canada is a comprehensive whole-of-government approach intended to strengthen national security.search
2“It will strengthen our economy, build stronger international partnerships, modernize our military and intelligence capabilities, ”The Plan will strengthen the economy, build stronger international partnerships, modernize military and intelligence capabilities, and protect Canadians from criminal and national security threats.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31