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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Canadian Space Launch Act 2026-04-28

76 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would join others in recognizing Mr. Marc Garneau for being an outstanding true Canadian. In fact, it would be nice to have his name associated with Canada’s first launch pad. Quite frankly, I look at the legislation as a very important stepping stone for our nation. We talk about building Canada strong for all, and we talk about security, having a launch pad and being able to support industries. The province of Quebec has a dynamic aerospace industry, as Winnipeg does and the province of Ontario does. We have our Canadian Forces. All these industries would benefit immensely. There are tens of thousands of potential jobs on the horizon and contributions to Canada’s GDP. The legislation is a very important aspect of the government’s agenda. Could the member comment on why it is so important that we do move full steam ahead with this industry? It means so much to our nation in many different ways.”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Procedure 8%Reasoning 92%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 6 wordsthat is a very important question.Procedure Reasoning · 70 wordsYes, there would be many industrial benefits from this industry, and with the legislation I think we would contribute to accelerating those industrial benefits.Vague promise More than that, it is also a question of sovereignty and a question of national security, to have the ability in Canada to do this from Canada. It is hugely important from a point of view of maintaining and assuring our sovereignty over our vast territory.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 90

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “that is a very important question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 77

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “I think we would contribute to accelerating those industrial benefits”The commitment names no measure, date, or success condition for how the acceleration would happen.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20