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Connie Cody

Conservative on Report Stage 2026-05-04

67 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Sébastien Lemire (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for Cambridge for her concern because she began and ended her speech by talking about those who served, those who came away with trauma or physical effects, those who need help. We heard from some of these individuals in committee. I would like my colleague to tell me whether she thinks that there will be political repercussions for the government because the Liberals have ignored the voices of those who were represented in committee by members of the opposition. Some of the opposition members’ proposals were even adopted by the government only to be rejected in the end. What message does this send to the people who have served the country?”

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.

Claims 48%Reasoning 37%Positioning 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 13 wordsthe amendments that were proposed at committee reflected what the survivors were saying.¹ Reasoning · 25 wordsWe need to respect their voices and ensure that those who serve are protected, the same way we expect them to protect us during wars. Positioning · 10 wordsConservatives will always stand up in support of this choice.Positioning Claims · 19 wordsIt is the victims who can decide where they would like their case to be heard, not the government.²Partly 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 · 82

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Conservatives will always stand up in support of this choice.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 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.

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 amendments that were proposed at committee reflected what the survivors were saying.”About the committee amendments and survivors, not the repercussions asked about or the message sent.
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 need to respect their voices and ensure that those who serve are protected, the same way we expect them to protect us during wars.”A general call to protect those who serve, not answering the question of repercussions or the message to veterans.
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 “Conservatives will always stand up in support of this choice.”Stands for the party’s position on choice, without addressing what was 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 “It is the victims who can decide where they would like their case to be heard, not the government.”Restates the victims’ choice position under the bill, not the political consequences 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 · 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“the amendments that were proposed at committee reflected what the survivors were saying”The amendments proposed at committee during consideration of Bill C-11 reflected what survivors said to the committee.search
2“It is the victims who can decide where they would like their case to be heard, not the government”Under Bill C-11 as the Conservatives propose it, victims would decide whether their case is heard in the military or civilian justice system.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20