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Kurt Holman

Conservative on Canadian Space Launch Act 2026-04-28

59 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I homed in particularly on the fact that the member has mentioned the administrative, arbitrary nature of the minister’s power. First of all, it would all be concentrated in the minister. He would actually be taking it away from the transportation tribunal that usually handles these things. Again, there is very little specificity as to what is in the public interest. The minister could literally give one indemnification rate to one market participant, and another to a different performer, totally distorting the market. Could the member please comment a bit about who would benefit from a regime that is so opaque and arbitrary?”

Statement grade

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

Claims 27%Reasoning 24%The ask 49%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 16 wordsright now there would be too much power for the minister with regard to Bill C-28, Reasoning · 14 wordsand therefore, with regard to decisions, there would be closed doors behind the scenes. The ask · 29 wordsConservatives are asking for there to be more transparency with Bill C-28 with regard to decisions for procurement of opportunities for projects related to the deep commercialization of space.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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 · 47

3 of 3 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 “right now there would be too much power for the minister with regard to Bill C-28,”It restates the concern about ministerial power under the bill without naming who would benefit from it.
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 “and therefore, with regard to decisions, there would be closed doors behind the scenes.”It describes closed-door decisions under the bill but does not address who would gain from that.
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 “Conservatives are asking for there to be more transparency with Bill C-28 with regard to decisions for procurement of opportunities for projects related to the deep commercialization of space.”It states Conservatives’ call for transparency on the bill without saying who would benefit from the lack of it.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20