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Grant Jackson

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

148 words · 10 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is important to recognize that the CRTC stands alone. It is at arm’s length from and independent of the government. That is a very important thing to note. The other thing I would highlight is that it is somewhat shameful to see Conservative member after Conservative member surrender Canada’s sovereignty as they advocate on behalf of Donald Trump and the United States with respect to the whole idea of applying something to protect the Canadian arts industry, something that, by the way, other G7 countries have done. The Conservatives are saying no to not only Canada having the opportunity to protect its industries, but also possibly even those other G7 countries. Why is the Conservative Party not recognizing the importance of Canadian sovereignty on the issue of the arts?”

Statement grade

D+

52 / 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.

Positioning 38%Reasoning 13%Claims 49%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 9 wordsthe entire premise of that member’s question is ridiculous.Positioning Reasoning · 19 wordsWe encourage supporting growth and competitiveness in Canada’s film industry, Vague promisewhich this tax hike is going to make worse. Positioning · 21 wordsWe support the Manitoba film industry. We support the Ontario film industry. We support competitiveness in the British Columbia film industry.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 73 wordsThe only party in this place that surrendered sovereignty to the United States on anything is the Liberals. They are keeping us reliant on U.S. oil and gas refineries in the south by refusing to approve pipelines to new markets so that Canadians can have more competition in the oil and gas industry and reassert Canadian sovereignty.¹ That is the Liberal record, and the record of that member, for the last 30 years. Positioning · 26 wordsIt is shameful.Off point We are supporting a free and independent arts and culture industry and a free and independent oil and gas industry in this country.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise

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 · 55

6 of 20 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “the entire premise of that member’s question is ridiculous.”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 “We support the Manitoba film industry.”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 “We support the Ontario film industry.”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 “We support competitiveness in the British Columbia film industry.”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 “It is shameful.”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 “We are supporting a free and independent arts and culture industry and a free and independent oil and gas industry in this country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 22

12 of 20 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 “the entire premise of that member’s question is ridiculous.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We encourage supporting growth and competitiveness in Canada’s film industry,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 this tax hike is going to make worse.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We support the Manitoba film industry.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We support the Ontario film industry.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We support competitiveness in the British Columbia film industry.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The only party in this place that surrendered sovereignty to the United States on anything is the Liberals.”It turns to a counter-accusation about the Liberals’ record on sovereignty rather than the question about the arts.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They are keeping us reliant on U.S. oil and gas refineries in the south by refusing to approve pipelines to new markets so that Canadians can have more competition in the oil and gas industry and reassert Canadian sovereignty.”It is about pipelines and the oil and gas sector, which the motion and question do not touch.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is the Liberal record,”It continues the point about the Liberals’ record on oil and gas, not the streaming tax or the arts sovereignty question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and the record of that member, for the last 30 years.”It continues the attack on the member’s and the Liberals’ record on oil and gas, not the subject asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is shameful.”It is a bare condemnation tied to the off-topic record, not the question or the motion.
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 “We are supporting a free and independent arts and culture industry and a free and independent oil and gas industry in this country.”It supports an independent arts industry in general terms but does not answer the sovereignty question or address the motion’s specific call.

Respect · 100

0 of 20 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 · 71

2 of 20 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 “We encourage supporting growth and competitiveness”A commitment with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are supporting a free and independent arts and culture industry”Asserts support in progress without naming any concrete measure, date or success condition.

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“refusing to approve pipelines to new markets”The Liberal government has refused to approve pipelines to new markets, leaving Canadians reliant on U.S. oil and gas refineries.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20