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Gabriel Hardy

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

163 words · 13 sentences · 15 clauses

Replying to Andrew Lawton (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague spoke about a voter in his riding who understands that the Liberals are not here to defend the interests of ordinary Canadians and Quebeckers. I would like to ask my colleague the following question. How do his voters feel about the fact that, even though Canadians elected a minority government and a strong opposition, the Liberals want to take control of committees so they do not have to co-operate with any other parties anymore?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 10%Reasoning 7%Procedure 2%Claims 30%Positioning 50%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 17 wordsI am so pleased that the member asked his question in French. I thank him for that.Thanks Reasoning · 11 wordsBilingualism is an asset, and we are seeing that here today. Procedure · 4 wordsIt is simple enough.Procedure Claims · 4 wordsThe public is watching.Partly on point Positioning · 43 wordsThey thought that Parliament would be forced to collaborate, that Canadians would finally have a Parliament that puts the public’s interests first, rather than a government that only puts its own party’s interests first.¹ What we are experiencing here is the complete opposite.Positioning Claims · 36 wordsThis is how it has been from the start. Every week, we are accused of blocking Parliament’s work, even though we are suggesting ways to improve the Liberals’ proposals so that everyone benefits in the end. Positioning · 23 wordsThe Liberals do not like that. What they want is simply what they want, when they want it and how they want it.Positioning Claims · 9 wordsUnfortunately, that is not what the public voted for. Positioning · 16 wordsIt is high time the Liberals realized that this is not an autocracy, but a democracy.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this reply, 97% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 32

9 of 10 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 am so pleased that the member asked his question in French.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank him for that.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “It is simple enough.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They thought that Parliament would be forced to collaborate, that Canadians would finally have a Parliament that puts the public’s interests first, rather than a government that only puts its own party’s interests first.”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 “What we are experiencing here is the complete opposite.”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 “The Liberals do not like that.”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 “What they want is simply what they want, when they want it and how they want it.”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 “It is high time the Liberals realized that this is not an autocracy,”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 “but a democracy.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 98

1 of 10 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.

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 “The public is watching.”It notes that the public is watching but does not yet say how voters feel about the committees move.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 100

0 of 10 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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“They thought that Parliament would be forced to collaborate, that Canadians would finally have a Parliament that puts the public’s interests first, rather than a government that only puts its own party’s interests first.”Canadians elected a minority government (a Liberal minority with a strong opposition).search

Analysed on 2026-10-20