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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act 2026-05-01

85 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, the Bloc Québécois is concerned about the measures that have been announced, particularly regarding the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the Pest Management Regulatory Agency, or PMRA. When it comes to pesticides and herbicides, the government has made it very clear that economic considerations will now be given just as much weight as health considerations. My colleague served with me on the Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food for a long time and so he is somewhat familiar with the issue. I would like him to reassure me in this regard. Of course, we did a lot of work on this in committee. We have voiced our concerns about how inefficient an agency like the PMRA can be when it comes to requests for emergency registration. The PMRA can ask for extensions, fall behind schedule and end up approving the product only after the crisis is already over for the produce grower. This is much more about efficiency than about economic considerations. Of course, we are not opposed to considering that, but we feel that this is a very slippery slope when it comes to public health. I would like my colleague to reassure me in that regard.”

Statement grade

Average 60 / 100

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

Aside 20%Thanks 24%Claims 9%Promise 47%

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

Aside · 17 wordsI must say, Madam Speaker, I wish my French was better so I could answer en français.Aside Thanks · 20 wordsI appreciate the member opposite’s question. I enjoyed the time we spent on the agriculture and agri-food standing committee together.Thanks Claims · 8 wordsThe agriculture industry is very important to me. Promise · 40 wordsWhat I can do is commit to speaking with the hon. member about his concerns and look into the very details of what he has brought forward today.Vague promise I would be happy to do that with him after the session.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.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 52

3 of 7 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 must say, Madam Speaker, I wish my French was better so I could answer en français.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I appreciate the member opposite’s question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I enjoyed the time we spent on the agriculture and agri-food standing committee together.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 7 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 “The agriculture industry is very important to me.”A general statement about the importance of agriculture, not a response to the reassurance asked about the CFIA and PMRA measures.
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 “What I can do is commit to speaking with the hon. member about his concerns and look into the very details of what he has brought forward today.”It offers to look into the member’s concerns rather than giving the reassurance requested about the bill’s measures.
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 be happy to do that with him after the session.”It commits to a future discussion instead of addressing the public health concerns raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 40

1 of 7 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 “commit to speaking with the hon. member about his concerns and look into the very details”The commitment names no measure, outcome, or timeline, only a general willingness to look into the matter.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20