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Elizabeth May

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

62 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Dave Epp (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I do not speak French, but I am learning French on Duolingo every day. Today, I reached a 1,068-day streak. One would think I would know, or I should know, more French by now. The hon. member for Saanich—Gulf Islands referenced early in her speech that the fact that we are turning the House from a minority to a majority is an unprecedented scenario. Would she acknowledge that this is the first time in Canadian history that it has also been the result of a concerted campaign from the PMO?”

Statement grade

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 37 wordsas far as we know, there has never been an effort to recruit MPs to shift from a minority government situation to a majority.¹ As I mentioned, it is not unusual to see members cross the floor. Reasoning · 25 wordsAgain, there is nothing particularly against our principles, but I think it does tend to, increasingly out there in the hustings, feel a bit fishy.

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 1

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1“there has never been an effort to recruit MPs to shift from a minority government situation to a majority”There has never previously been an organized effort to recruit MPs to move Canada’s House of Commons from a minority government to a majority.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20