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Chak Au

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-07

82 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Jaime Battiste (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I question some of the logic in the member’s speech. I understand that these are concerns that his constituents have brought up, but aboriginal title has been recognized in Canada since 1973. There was the Delgamuukw case in 1997, and three or four different aboriginal title cases have been recognized in British Columbia. Can the member opposite point to a single time when someone lost their property as a result of aboriginal title?”

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The question 100%

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Mr. Speaker, The question · 82 wordswould my colleague on the other side not admit that the Liberal government did not appeal the ruling until the very last moment, long after the City of Richmond and the Province of British Columbia had done so?¹ Would he not admit that the Liberals gave their lawyers the restrictive directive to tie their hands in court?² Does he not admit that they have been silent for eight months and that, still, to this day, they have not given us any clarity?Partly on point

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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 · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 46

3 of 3 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.

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 “would my colleague on the other side not admit that the Liberal government did not appeal the ruling until the very last moment, long after the City of Richmond and the Province of British Columbia had done so?”Counter-questions about the timing of the government’s appeal, not about anyone losing property to aboriginal title.
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 “Would he not admit that the Liberals gave their lawyers the restrictive directive to tie their hands in court?”Counter-questions about the litigation directive, not about the question of lost property.
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 “Does he not admit that they have been silent for eight months and that, still, to this day, they have not given us any clarity?”Counter-questions about the government’s silence and lack of clarity, not about property lost under aboriginal title.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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

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1“did not appeal the ruling until the very last moment, long after the City of Richmond and the Province of British Columbia”In the Cowichan Tribes v Canada case, the federal government filed its appeal later than both the Province of British Columbia and the City of Richmond did.search
2“gave their lawyers the restrictive directive”The Liberal government issued the Directive on Civil Litigation Involving Indigenous Peoples, which includes Litigation Guideline #14, to govern its lawyers in court.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20