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Tamara Kronis

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-07

112 words · 10 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Leah Gazan (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, I agree with my colleague that the Liberals have been sitting on this. On spreading disinformation and paranoia, I do agree with the Liberals on that, absolutely. I would liken it to the behaviour being perpetrated by the Liberals. I do not know why they are calling that out when they are doing exactly the same thing. To my question, we know that property rights are protected and, also, that constitutional rights are protected. That includes section 35 of the Constitution, which affirms and recognizes that aboriginal rights and title are not secondary rights. We have taken an oath of office, all of us in here, as members of Parliament, to uphold the rule of law, and that means the Constitution. The Conservative motion that has been put forward suggests that we should not respect the Constitution. I am not just talking about the Conservatives. The Liberals are playing the same game. Does my hon. colleague respect her duty as a parliamentarian to respect and uphold our Constitution and the rule of law, yes or no?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Procedure 12%Positioning 29%Claims 19%Reasoning 21%The ask 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 13 wordsI have to admit that I am confused by the hon. member’s question.Procedure Positioning · 33 wordsOf course we respect the Constitution. As for everything that I have stated in this speech, there is nothing in it that suggests that I want to do anything other than uphold it.Positioning Claims · 21 wordsOur proposal is to create a special committee. It is to work together.Vague promise It is to find a way through this.Vague promise Reasoning · 24 wordsThe reason that I support that proposal is that I believe in reconciliation. I believe in creating certainty. It is important for all Canadians. The ask · 21 wordsI hope that the member will work with us to move this forward in a way that is good for everyone.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 53

3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I have to admit that I am confused by the hon. member’s question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Of course we respect the Constitution.”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 “As for everything that I have stated in this speech, there is nothing in it that suggests that I want to do anything other than uphold it.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 61

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.

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 proposal is to create a special committee.”It restates her special committee proposal rather than addressing the duty to uphold the Constitution.
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 to work together.”It describes working together on the proposal, not the constitutional duty 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 to find a way through this.”It speaks of finding a way through, without addressing the constitutional duty 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 “The reason that I support that proposal is that I believe in reconciliation.”It gives her reason for supporting the committee proposal, not the duty 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 “I believe in creating certainty.”It states a belief in creating certainty, not the constitutional duty 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 important for all Canadians.”It speaks of importance to Canadians generally, not the duty 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 “I hope that the member will work with us to move this forward in a way that is good for everyone.”It invites the member to cooperate on her proposal rather than addressing the constitutional duty 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 · 83

2 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 “It is to work together”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition beyond the word itself.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “It is to find a way through this”A commitment that names no actor, step or measure for how anything gets resolved.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20