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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders 2026-04-27

99 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to John-Paul Danko (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, Canada is part of a dangerous and divided world. We are seeing a lot of uncertainty throughout the geopolitical sphere, a war in the Middle East causing unprecedented gas hikes at home, and just ongoing chaos. How important does the member think it is to have stability here at home in Canada? We are seeing the Prime Minister continuing to be recognized as a global leader, bringing that leadership to Canada but also recognized around the world for his leadership and stability. How important does the member think it is for that unity and stability to follow through here at home in Canada?”

Statement grade

Average 61 / 100

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

Positioning 22%Reasoning 35%Promise 20%Claims 22%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 13 wordsmy hon. colleague from Hamilton puts his finger on something very, very important, PositioningReasoning · 7 wordswhich is the need to fight cynicism.Off point Promise · 7 wordsWe must produce results in this place. Reasoning · 28 wordsPart of producing results in this place is respecting our traditions, respecting our democracy, respecting the institutions we have built together across party lines and over the years, Off pointPromise · 13 wordsand then implementing the plan we were sent here in election to implement. Claims · 22 wordsIndeed, our Prime Minister is having much success around the world and throughout our country in proposing measures and implementing our plan.Unearned certainty Positioning · 9 wordsWe just want to get on with the job.PositioningVague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

2 of 7 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “my hon. colleague from Hamilton puts his finger on something very, very important,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We just want to get on with the job.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

3 of 7 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “my hon. colleague from Hamilton puts his finger on something very, very important,”Praises the previous questioner on cynicism rather than addressing stability at home or the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which is the need to fight cynicism.”Continues the earlier exchange about cynicism, not the question asked or the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Part of producing results in this place is respecting our traditions, respecting our democracy, respecting the institutions we have built together across party lines and over the years,”Returns to the prior exchange about traditions and democracy instead of the stability question or the motion.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 63

2 of 7 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “our Prime Minister is having much success”Success is asserted flatly, with no measure or source offered for it.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We just want to get on with the job”States an intent with no actor’s specific action, date, or way to check completion.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-09-16