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Rachel Bendayan

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

120 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if my colleague could provide some additions to her comments about getting a good deal with the United States, with a “good deal” being defined as what is in the best interest of Canadians. Whatever time it takes, it is absolutely critical that the government focus its attention on getting the best deal possible and that it is consistent with what has taken place over the last year. That has been a holistic approach, whether it is building one Canada, the major projects program or the number of initiatives the government has taken to date to build on Canada’s economy, to look at other opportunities to trade and to bring in additional investments. There is a litany of things that the government has done to build Canada strong, a strong country for all people. Could my colleague provide her thoughts on why it is so important to take that holistic approach and wait to get the best deal?”

Statement grade

78 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Procedure 21%Claims 60%Reasoning 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 16 wordsthat is a very large question to respond to in a very short period of time.Procedure Claims · 45 wordsWhat we need to get is a good deal, Vague promiseand we are working with our American partners in order to get to that deal.Vague promise We are in constant communication and are confident that at the end of the day Canada will get a great deal.Unearned certainty Reasoning · 23 wordsIt is important for us also, in parallel, as we are doing, to advance the major projects that will help build this country. Claims · 27 wordsI am very proud of the projects we are working on, including our high-speed train, including expanding the port of Montreal and including the port of Churchill.¹²³ Procedure · 9 wordsI could go on and on about this topic.Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 74

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “that is a very large question to respond to in a very short period of time.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I could go on and on about this topic.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 48

3 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “What we need to get is a good deal”A commitment to a good deal with no measure, date, or condition of what it would contain.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are working with our American partners in order to get to that deal”The action is stated with no concrete steps, timeline, or success condition named.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “are confident that at the end of the day Canada will get a great deal”Confidence in a great deal is asserted without any source or basis offered.

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“including our high-speed train”The Canadian government is working on a high-speed train project as one of its major projects, as of May 2026.search
2“expanding the port of Montreal”The government’s major projects include expanding the port of Montreal, as of May 2026.search
3“including the port of Churchill”The government’s major projects include the port of Churchill, as of May 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20