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Jenny Kwan

NDP on Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act 2026-05-25

76 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am wondering if the member could give a clear indication of whether the NDP supports in any way increasing natural resource exports. In particular, does the NDP support any sort of pipeline extensions or expansion?”

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.

Procedure 12%Claims 46%The ask 42%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsI will tell you what the NDP stands for.Procedure Claims · 35 wordsThe NDP stands for calling on the government to actually impose an excessive profit tax on the oil and gas companies, which are poised to make over $90 billion just this year alone in profits.¹ The ask · 32 wordsThat money should go into the sovereign wealth fund. That money should go into green energy initiatives. That money should be going into supporting Canadians who are struggling with the affordability crisis.Partly 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 · 86

1 of 6 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 will tell you what the NDP stands for.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

5 of 6 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 NDP stands for calling on the government to actually impose an excessive profit tax on the oil and gas companies,”About an excess profit tax on oil and gas companies, not whether the party supports exports or pipelines.
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 “which are poised to make over $90 billion just this year alone in profits.”A profit figure for oil and gas companies, not the exports or pipelines 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 “That money should go into the sovereign wealth fund.”About directing profits to a sovereign wealth fund, not the exports or pipelines 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 “That money should go into green energy initiatives.”About directing profits to green energy, not the exports or pipelines 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 “That money should be going into supporting Canadians who are struggling with the affordability crisis.”About directing profits to affordability support, not the exports or pipelines asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 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“poised to make over $90 billion just this year alone in profits”Canadian oil and gas companies were projected to make over $90 billion in profits in 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20