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Stephanie Kusie

Conservative on Report Stage 2026-05-04

89 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Mario Beaulieu (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I was listening to our colleague earlier, and I wonder if the government’s rejection of the amendments is not, in part, an attempt to avoid upsetting the military hierarchy too much. Among the amendments, there was one that sought to create an inspector general’s office dedicated to addressing sexual misconduct within the military. There was also an amendment calling for veterans to be eligible to be appointed as judges and for military judges to be able to leave the armed forces. What are my colleague’s thoughts on that?”

Statement grade

C–

58 / 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.

Thanks 58%Claims 42%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 52 wordsI know that the Bloc Québécois and the NDP worked hard with Conservative members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to move this bill forward.¹ I am pleased to see that the members of the Bloc Québécois are still keen to try to achieve the goal of Bill C-11.Thanks Claims · 37 wordsUnfortunately, I understand that we have lost the NDP member, who decided to join the Liberals.²Off point The Conservative MPs and I agree on most of the ideas for moving Bill C-11 forward, and that includes the amendments.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.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 38

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I know that the Bloc Québécois and the NDP worked hard with Conservative members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to move this bill forward.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am pleased to see that the members of the Bloc Québécois are still keen to try to achieve the goal of Bill C-11.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 28

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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Unfortunately, I understand that we have lost the NDP member, who decided to join the Liberals.”About an NDP member joining the Liberals, not the amendments or the bill’s provisions.
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 Conservative MPs and I agree on most of the ideas for moving Bill C-11 forward,”About general agreement on moving the bill forward, without addressing the rejected amendments.
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 that includes the amendments.”Notes agreement on the amendments but gives no view on the points raised about them.

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 · 2

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“worked hard with Conservative members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to move this bill forward”Bloc Québécois and NDP members worked with Conservative members of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights to move Bill C-11 forward at committee.search
2“we have lost the NDP member, who decided to join the Liberals”An NDP member (not named in the statement) left the NDP to join the Liberal Party.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20