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Greg McLean

Conservative on Weights and Measures Act 2026-04-29

80 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for a very interesting speech. I have two questions for him. First, in my colleague’s constituency of La Pointe-de-l’Île, there is a company that has had problems with Measurement Canada. The appeal processes proved to be truly ineffective, inefficient and flawed, and justice was not done. I wonder if my hon. colleague would be in favour of creating an appeal process for Measurement Canada decisions that is more accessible so that businesses can defend their right to have their say and to have decisions reconsidered. Would an ombudsman be an option? Second, Bill S-3 appears to grant greater powers to the minister. Is giving the minister more powers in this area a good thing for us, as parliamentarians?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Reasoning 70%Claims 30%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 56 wordsI agree with my colleague on the first question, namely whether there is too much red tape in the Measurement Canada process for our colleague’s constituents. Yes, we need to be more efficient in resolving the situation. Regarding the second question, which touched on the minister’s regulatory powers, I believe Parliament is more focused on legislation. Claims · 24 wordsPerhaps this aspect will be explored in greater detail by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology, which is due to examine this matter.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 6 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 · 46

6 of 6 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 “I agree with my colleague on the first question, namely whether there is too much red tape in the Measurement Canada process for our colleague’s constituents.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn 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 “Yes, we need to be more efficient in resolving the situation.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn 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 “Regarding the second question,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn 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 “which touched on the minister’s regulatory powers, I believe Parliament is more focused on legislation.”It gestures at Parliament’s focus on legislation without saying whether the minister’s added powers are a good thing.
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 “Perhaps this aspect will be explored in greater detail by the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology,”It defers the issue to a committee rather than addressing whether the minister’s powers are desirable.
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 “which is due to examine this matter.”It notes the committee will examine the matter without taking a position on the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20