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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Canadian Space Launch Act 2026-04-28

111 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the minister on his speech and on introducing this bill. I do not know whether he drafted it himself, but in any case, I believe it was something that needed to be done. As we know, humans have been exploring space for 60 years now, yet Canada still did not have any framework legislation on this matter. Now that gap will be filled. With this bill, the minister is aiming to exempt projects from being subject to certain laws, including the Canadian Transportation Agency Act, which would not regulate space travel. While I can understand that not that many people will be travelling into space, that does not change the fact that this is part of a trend where the government is constantly trying to exempt certain projects or initiatives from certain laws. In the future, it may be necessary to reinstate the role of the Canadian Transportation Agency if space travel becomes very popular and there are a significant number of travellers. Does the minister see this as something that is intended to be permanent?”

Statement grade

Average 93 / 100

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

Claims 59%Promise 16%Reasoning 15%Thanks 10%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 24 wordsI think it is important to point out that the safety of our communities, the safety surrounding space launches, is central to our process. Promise · 18 wordsWe propose to create regulations specifically designed to reassure these communities that launches like these can occur safely. Claims · 17 wordsOf course, the transportation-related work of the Canadian Transportation Agency involves what we might term “conventional transportation”. Reasoning · 17 wordsHowever, we think that specific regulations ensuring everyone’s safety under this bill would be the best solution. Claims · 24 wordsNo, I did not draft the bill, since we have a space industry in Canada that was able to assist in drafting this bill, ¹Partly on pointThanks · 11 wordsand I am very proud to introduce it on its behalf.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

1 of 2 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 “and I am very proud to introduce it on its behalf.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 85

1 of 2 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 bill 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 “No, I did not draft the bill, since we have a space industry in Canada that was able to assist in drafting this bill,”Answers the aside about who drafted the bill, not whether the agency’s exclusion is meant to be permanent.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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“I did not draft the bill”Steven MacKinnon states that he did not draft Bill C-28, the Canadian Space Launch Act.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20