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Judy A. Sgro

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

50 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciated the comments my colleague and friend has put on the record, highlighting the recognition that it is about the chamber, the number of members of Parliament. Parliamentary tradition and history have shown that it has been very successful, not only here in Canada but also in the Commonwealth, that if a party has a majority of seats on the floor of the House of Commons, it gets a majority of seats in the standing committees. That is something that has been there for generations, and there is no reason to change it. Would the member not agree?”

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Promise 26%Claims 74%

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Mr. Speaker, Promise · 13 wordsthere are certain parts of tradition that we want to make sure continue.Vague promise Claims · 37 wordsWhen we look at the past, we see that it has always been the case that whoever has the majority makes the rules.¹ It does not say, “if there is a majority this way or that way”.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 71

1 of 1 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 “certain parts of tradition that we want to make sure continue”The commitment names no specific tradition, action, measure or condition for what will be kept.

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“it has always been the case that whoever has the majority makes the rules”In the House of Commons, it has always been the case that whichever party holds the majority makes the rules.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20