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Marc Dalton

Conservative on Report Stage 2026-05-04

57 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the first thing that happened last week when the majority of seats came to the Liberal Party was that, in collaboration, we passed a Conservative motion. Today we have before us a very important piece of legislation that would transfer files from the military justice system into the civilian justice system, which is a reflection of a report that was provided to the government a while ago. The report made it clear that this is what was being requested by an incredible individual. Based on the member’s comments, does he support at all having the civilian process deal with military sexual abuse files?”

Statement grade

78 / 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 19%Claims 81%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 11 wordsthat is a rookie error, but I am not a rookie.Aside Claims · 46 wordsMadam Arbour was asked to come to committee to testify.¹ She did not come to committee.² We wanted her to respond to the reports, to witnesses and to other reports that have also been done, the Deschamps report and the Fish report.³ She would not respond.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

2 of 8 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 “that is a rookie error,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but I am not a rookie.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

6 of 8 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 “that is a rookie error,”A jibe about the member’s experience, not an answer on the civilian handling of the files.
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 I am not a rookie.”A jibe about the member’s experience, not an answer on the civilian handling of the files.
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 “Madam Arbour was asked to come to committee to testify.”About Madam Arbour’s attendance at committee, not whether the member supports the civilian process.
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 “She did not come to committee.”About Madam Arbour’s attendance at committee, not whether the member supports the civilian process.
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 “We wanted her to respond to the reports, to witnesses and to other reports that have also been done, the Deschamps report and the Fish report.”About other reports and witnesses Arbour would not address, not the question on civilian handling.
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 “She would not respond.”About Madam Arbour’s unwillingness to respond to other reports, not the question on civilian handling.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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 · 3

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“Madam Arbour was asked to come to committee to testify”Louise Arbour was asked to testify at committee during consideration of Bill C-11 or the related reports.search
2“She did not come to committee”Louise Arbour did not testify at committee when asked.search
3“the Deschamps report and the Fish report”A report by Deschamps and a report by Fish concerning the Canadian Armed Forces exist.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20