Analysis · Debate reply · beta

Rebecca Alty

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-07

137 words · 8 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate and value what the minister has put clearly on the record to provide assurances and make sure that there is some reality in the debate we are having today. I share the concern with regard to misinformation because of the damage it causes. I think about issues such as reconciliation and how important it is that we continue to move forward on that. It is important that we continue to work nation-to-nation as we look at ways to see the potential of Canada realized. My concern is that intentionally misleading information causes damage to all of us. Could the minister provide her thoughts on the negative side of misinformation?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Claims 63%Positioning 18%Promise 20%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 86 wordstied to both of my colleagues’ questions, I think about the opportunity for improved communications, but also the uncertainty and fear that can happen in the investment world when the education is lacking. When there is talk about the federal government giving away all this land, which is inaccurate, that is misinformation and it leads to that uncertainty the member is speaking of. Canada was just at the United Nations indigenous peoples forum.¹ We are a leader that many countries look to with regard to reconciliation. Positioning · 24 wordsWe can continue to shine.Off pointVague promise Our journey toward reconciliation is not over. It is a long journey, and we need to continue to evolve.Positioning Promise · 27 wordsMaking sure that we continue to advance modern treaties and aboriginal title in a way that protects private property is important work that we need to continue.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 77

4 of 12 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 “We can continue to shine.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our journey toward reconciliation is not over.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is a long journey,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and we need to continue to evolve.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 56

7 of 12 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Canada was just at the United Nations indigenous peoples forum.”About Canada’s attendance at a UN forum, not the effects of misinformation.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are a leader that many countries look to with regard to reconciliation.”Praise of Canada’s standing on reconciliation, not the misinformation asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We can continue to shine.”A further pledge of praise for the government, not on the harm of misinformation.
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 “Our journey toward reconciliation is not over.”About the reconciliation journey generally, not the misinformation the member asked about.
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 a long journey,”A general remark on the length of the journey, not the misinformation question.
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 we need to continue to evolve.”A general call to evolve, not on the harm of misinformation.
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 “Making sure that we continue to advance modern treaties and aboriginal title in a way that protects private property is important work that we need to continue.”About advancing treaties and aboriginal title, touching the debate but not the misinformation asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 95

1 of 12 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 “We can continue to shine”A commitment for the speaker’s side with no action, measure or success condition named.

Claims · 1

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“Canada was just at the United Nations indigenous peoples forum”Canada recently attended the United Nations Indigenous Peoples forum.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20