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Kody Blois

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

641 words · 32 sentences · 43 clauses

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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Thanks 4%Aside 5%Claims 52%Positioning 6%Reasoning 9%Procedure 12%The ask 11%Promise 1%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 28 wordsI thank my colleague for ensuring that more members join us here in the House of Commons to listen to my excellent speech today on Motion No. 9.Thanks Aside · 14 wordsThis is very important, and I appreciate a large crowd being here for me.Aside Claims · 12 wordsAgain, I think that the government is simply exercising the Westminster tradition. Positioning · 18 wordsI would reject the premise we have heard from the Conservatives about the idea that this is orchestrated.Positioning Claims · 120 wordsThis is members of Parliament going back into their riding with a government with a 70% approval rating among Canadians, saying that this is the type of leadership they want to see.¹ I would echo some of the comments of the chief government whip, who respectfully challenged the opposition about the fact that there are important conversations inside that party, inside that caucus, about how best to position themselves. I do not think it is lamenting the idea that there have been members of Parliament in that caucus, for whatever reason, whether it is the Prime Minister’s leadership or perhaps leadership issues with the leader of the official opposition, the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot, who have made those decisions. Reasoning · 34 wordsThose are important conversations that I know my hon. friends on the other side will have so they can do the good work of His Majesty’s loyal opposition to hold the government to account.Off point Procedure · 51 wordsWe are obviously here talking about the Standing Orders. While I am on my feet, I did not have the opportunity to join the debate when there was general debate on the Standing Orders, and I think this is tight enough within Motion No. 9 for me to opine on it.Procedure Claims · 29 wordsWe have an opportunity to revisit some of the Standing Orders in a more expansive way. I take notice the government House leader has done this on committee composition.² The ask · 24 wordsI would love to see the Speaker or individuals who are in the chair, during question period, for example, have a little more latitude. Claims · 60 wordsI see this in the United Kingdom, where there is about three-quarters of a list, ³so to speak, where government party leaders will be able to put forward suggested names. Of course, there is an idea of when someone might get a question, but then afterward, the Speaker has the ability to catch the eye of any member of Parliament. The ask · 12 wordsI think that is something we should be introducing into our system. Claims · 17 wordsMembers do not clap in the Westminster system in London unless it is a real ceremonious occasion.⁴ Positioning · 18 wordsNotwithstanding the fact that I love our Prime Minister and I think he is doing a good job, PositioningAside · 19 wordsand I am sure the leader of the official oppositionappreciates the clap, I do not think it is needed.Aside Reasoning · 23 wordsI think we could say “hear, hear” and bang the desk a little, but I do not think we need to be clapping. Claims · 10 wordsThat is actually in the standing orders in the U.K.⁵ Procedure · 7 wordsThe last piece is the second chamber.Procedure Claims · 69 wordsIn Westminster, there is a definitive second chamber to allow for specialized debates on topics. MPs can go into a committee room in the Palace of Westminster, where it is on the record. Constituents can actually see those debates. The chamber is not always busy, and I am an active member in this place, but it allows for an ability to have more members able to share their piece. Procedure · 7 wordsThe last thing is Private Members’ Business.Procedure The ask · 15 wordsI think we should have a dedicated day for Private Members’ Business in the House. Claims · 12 wordsYes, we have hours that are kind of connected throughout the week. The ask · 19 wordsI think a larger block of time that could be strictly dedicated to Private Members’ Business would be smart. Claims · 5 wordsWe could make additional amendments. Promise · 8 wordsI will leave that for the PROC committee. Procedure · 10 wordsI look forward to taking questions from my hon. colleagues.Procedure

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

12 of 16 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 thank my colleague for ensuring that more members join us here in the House of Commons to listen to my excellent speech today on Motion No. 9.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “This is very important,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and I appreciate a large crowd being here for me.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I would reject the premise we have heard from the Conservatives about the idea that this is orchestrated.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “We are obviously here talking about the Standing Orders.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “While I am on my feet, I did not have the opportunity to join the debate when there was general debate on the Standing Orders,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and I think this is tight enough within Motion No. 9 for me to opine on it.”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 “Notwithstanding the fact that I love our Prime Minister and I think he is doing a good job,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and I am sure the leader of the official oppositionappreciates the clap, I do not think it is needed.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The last piece is the second chamber.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The last thing is Private Members’ Business.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I look forward to taking questions from my hon. colleagues.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 67

4 of 16 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 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 “This is members of Parliament going back into their riding with a government with a 70% approval rating among Canadians, saying that this is the type of leadership they want to see.”About the government’s approval rating and members’ riding decisions, not the Standing Orders changes.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I would echo some of the comments of the chief government whip, who respectfully challenged the opposition about the fact that there are important conversations inside that party, inside that caucus, about how best to position themselves.”About internal conversations in the Conservative caucus, not 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 “I do not think it is lamenting the idea that there have been members of Parliament in that caucus, for whatever reason, whether it is the Prime Minister’s leadership or perhaps leadership issues with the leader of the official opposition, the hon. member for Battle River—Crowfoot, who have made those decisions.”About members leaving the opposition caucus and leadership issues, not the Standing Orders.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Those are important conversations that I know my hon. friends on the other side will have so they can do the good work of His Majesty’s loyal opposition to hold the government to account.”About the opposition’s internal caucus matters, not the motion under debate.

Respect · 100

0 of 16 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 16 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 · 5

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“a government with a 70% approval rating among Canadians”The Liberal government has a 70% approval rating among Canadians.search
2“the government House leader has done this on committee composition”The government House leader has proposed changes to committee composition as part of the Standing Orders review.search
3“there is about three-quarters of a list”In the United Kingdom’s House of Commons question period, about three-quarters of the question list consists of names suggested by government party leaders.search
4“Members do not clap in the Westminster system in London”Members of the UK House of Commons do not clap except on ceremonial occasions.search
5“That is actually in the standing orders in the U.K.”The UK Standing Orders address the practice of not clapping in the chamber.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20