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David McKenzie

Conservative on An Act to repeal certain restrictions on shipping 2026-05-26

176 words · 11 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, earlier in his speech, my colleague referred to Enbridge’s CEO. There is a quote I like from the Enbridge CEO. He said he was not willing to take the financial risks that come with a pipeline. The CEO of Enbridge believes that, if a pipeline is to be built, it should be paid for with public money. The pipeline project they are talking about and for which the government wants to repeal a law that protects nature is nothing more than a fantasy. I would like my colleague to enlighten me. Does he agree that it is up to all taxpayers to pay for oil and gas infrastructure that will benefit the oil companies? Also, before throwing out regulations like these, should he not ensure that, at the very least, someone is prepared to be the proponent of a project like the pipeline?”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Thanks 15%Aside 6%Claims 54%Positioning 2%Reasoning 18%Procedure 5%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 26 wordsI will start by thanking my friend for the vote of confidence that I might have the several billion dollars required to advance a pipeline project, ThanksAside · 10 wordsbut I am afraid that is not within my capacities.AsideOff point Claims · 19 wordsWere circumstances and all things equal, I would absolutely be prepared to be a proponent for a pipeline project. Positioning · 4 wordsI believe in pipelines.Positioning Claims · 51 wordsOur country has well in excess of 100,000 kilometres of pipelines operating safely beneath our soil, right now, this minute.¹ The reason I think Canadians generally are not aware of that is that these pipelines operate safely, without incident, on an ongoing, daily basis. They have for decades, in many cases. Reasoning · 9 wordsWe have had the luxury of forgetting about them. Procedure · 9 wordsThe question of public money is an important one.Procedure Claims · 25 wordsI do not believe there should be any public money in a pipeline. In fact, I do not believe there is any necessity for that. Reasoning · 23 wordsAs long as the regulation is appropriate and the government is out of the way, the private sector will take care of this.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 93% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 64

4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I will start by thanking my friend for the vote of confidence that I might have the several billion dollars required to advance a pipeline project,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but I am afraid that is not within my capacities.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I believe in pipelines.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The question of public money is an important one.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

1 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 bill 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 “but I am afraid that is not within my capacities.”

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 · 100

0 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.

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“well in excess of 100,000 kilometres of pipelines operating safely beneath our soil”Canada has well over 100,000 kilometres of pipelines currently operating.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20