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Andrew Lawton

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

114 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, I am wondering if the member can provide some fact with respect to the motion itself. It concludes by saying that “the House call on the Liberal Cabinet to use their powers under the Broadcasting Act to reject the CRTC”, which is at arm’s length from government. Where in the Broadcasting Act does it say that the cabinet has the authority to do what the Conservatives believe it can do?”

Statement grade

B+

81 / 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.

Claims 69%The ask 20%Procedure 11%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 43 wordsit literally says the Governor in Council has the authority to do this.¹ I would also note that the CRTC is made up of Liberal appointees.² The Online Streaming Act is Liberal legislation.³ All of this is a consequence of a Liberal bill, The ask · 23 wordsso what I would love to see is Liberal legislation repealing Bill C-11. That would be, I think, the first order of business.Partly on point Procedure · 12 wordsHowever, again, we also have to look at the broader context here.Procedure Claims · 36 wordsThis is something that has been held up and has already been acknowledged as a trade irritant with the U.S. I thought of that because an irritant was on my mind after I heard that question.⁴Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

1 of 7 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 “However, again, we also have to look at the broader context here.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 51

6 of 7 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 “I would also note that the CRTC is made up of Liberal appointees.”About who sits on the CRTC, not where the Broadcasting Act gives cabinet authority.
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 Online Streaming Act is Liberal legislation.”About which party passed the Online Streaming Act, not the cabinet’s authority under the Broadcasting Act.
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 “All of this is a consequence of a Liberal bill,”About blaming the Liberal bill for the consequences, not the legal authority 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 “so what I would love to see is Liberal legislation repealing Bill C-11.”About wanting the bill repealed, not where the Broadcasting Act grants cabinet authority.
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 would be, I think, the first order of business.”A comment on the order of business, not the authority 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 “This is something that has been held up and has already been acknowledged as a trade irritant with the U.S. I thought of that because an irritant was on my mind after I heard that question.”About the trade-irritant ground of the motion, not the cabinet’s authority under the Broadcasting Act.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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 · 4

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“the Governor in Council has the authority to do this”The Broadcasting Act gives the Governor in Council authority to reject or direct CRTC decisions such as the streaming levy order.search
2“the CRTC is made up of Liberal appointees”The members of the CRTC were appointed by Liberal governments.search
3“The Online Streaming Act is Liberal legislation”Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act, was legislation passed under a Liberal government.search
4“has already been acknowledged as a trade irritant with the U.S.”The CRTC streaming levy has been acknowledged as a trade irritant with the United States.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20