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Marc Miller

Liberal on Budget 2025 Implementation Act, No. 2 2026-06-01

117 words · 12 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Arielle Kayabaga (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, it is really interesting to hear the comments that are being made in the House. I had the opportunity a few weeks ago to talk to regional mayors in southwestern Ontario and other leaders in our community who are seized with our economic development and the things that we need to do to continue to grow our region. The one answer that we have heard is that the government is responding fast, given the challenges that we are already facing. Maybe the minister can comment on the fact that we are in a situation we have never been in before. We need to move fast, and we need to work with everyone, including Parliament of course. Why are the Conservatives so stuck on continuing to drag on debate when people are asking us to move fast so our economy can continue to grow? The mayors of southwestern Ontario are asking for us to move with speed. Can the minister comment on that?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 83 / 100

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

Claims 62%Positioning 38%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 18 wordsthe Conservatives are the ones who shut down Parliament for well over a year, about a year ago.¹ Some hon. members: Oh, oh! The Assistant Deputy Speaker (Alexandra Mendès): Order. Hon. Marc Miller: Positioning · 39 wordsMadam Speaker, again, they want to hear answers, but all they do is heckle.Partly on point They have been asking us to move faster and faster, but when it comes time to move fast, they start squealing. It makes no sense.Positioning Claims · 54 wordsOne of the members talked about food banks. We have an initiative to make the school food plan permanent.² The Conservatives have had no comment on that. They want to put money here and there, but where is not entirely clear.Partly on point However, then they stand up and complain that we should be going slower. Positioning · 6 wordsWhat is it: faster or slower?Positioning

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 56

7 of 13 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 “Madam Speaker, again, they want to hear answers,”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 “but all they do is heckle.”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 “They have been asking us to move faster and faster,”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 “but when it comes time to move fast, they start squealing.”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 makes no sense.”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 “What is it:”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 “faster or slower?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 75

6 of 13 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 “but all they do is heckle.”About the members’ heckling, not the question about dragging out 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 “One of the members talked about food banks.”Turns to food banks raised by another member, not the speed of debate 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 “We have an initiative to make the school food plan permanent.”About a school food program initiative, not the pace of debate put to the member.
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 Conservatives have had no comment on that.”About the Conservatives’ comments on the food program, not the question about delay.
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 “They want to put money here and there,”About the Conservatives’ spending proposals, not the pace of debate asked.
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 “but where is not entirely clear.”About the Conservatives’ spending proposals, not the pace of debate asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 13 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 13 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 · 2

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 Conservatives are the ones who shut down Parliament for well over a year, about a year ago”The Conservatives shut down Parliament for well over a year, ending about a year before June 2026.search
2“an initiative to make the school food plan permanent”The government has an initiative to make the school food plan permanent.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20