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Elizabeth May

Green on Business of Supply 2026-04-30

74 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am a little disappointed in the leader of the Green Party. She usually provides information, and I was looking forward to her comments. I have a question for the member. The Canada Infrastructure Bank deals with applicants that come from different organizations and energy-efficient programs. It has been very successful as a program. Here we have a national wealth fund, which is completely different. It is for major projects that will be to the economic benefit, and social benefit, of Canadians. Does she not distinguish the difference between the two? I would have thought that she would. If not, maybe at some point we could have a sit-down and have a good discussion about it.”

Statement grade

77 / 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.

Aside 28%Claims 55%Reasoning 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 21 wordsI like to share information, and I appreciate that my colleague has noted that I do the work before I speak.Aside Claims · 41 wordsI would have loved to have discussed what we knew about the sovereign wealth fund and how it is going to be set up, but all we know is that the Liberals are creating yet another office to consider and consult.¹ Reasoning · 12 wordsIf we had information, my speech could have focused on that information.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 68

2 of 5 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I like to share information,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and I appreciate that my colleague has noted that I do the work before I speak.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

3 of 5 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 motion 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 would have loved to have discussed what we knew about the sovereign wealth fund and how it is going to be set up,”Wishes to have discussed the fund’s setup, not the Infrastructure Bank distinction put to her.
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 “but all we know is that the Liberals are creating yet another office to consider and consult.”Complains about the lack of information and another office, without addressing the comparison asked.
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 “If we had information, my speech could have focused on that information.”Explains her speech lacked information, which does not answer the distinction raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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“the Liberals are creating yet another office to consider and consult”The government is creating a new office to consider and consult on the Canada Strong Fund, and no further details about how the fund will be set up have been provided.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20