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Marc Miller

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

49 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Tamara Jansen (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, governments that are confident in their ideas welcome debate. Governments that are uncertain of their ideas shut it down. Canada is now the only G7 country in recession. Jobs are disappearing, investment is leaving and families are falling behind, yet instead of allowing Parliament to fully examine a budget that would affect every Canadian, the Liberals are once again shutting down debate. The government tells Canadians to trust its plan. Trust is earned through openness, accountability and debate, not by cutting debate short. Why are the Liberals so determined to prevent Parliament from giving it the scrutiny Canadians deserve?”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Aside 39%Claims 31%Positioning 31%

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

Madam Speaker, Aside · 8 wordsnot that this is an example for anyone, AsideClaims · 15 wordsbut I would remind the Conservatives that they shut down Parliament from 2024 to 2025.¹Partly on point Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Hon. Marc Miller: Aside · 11 wordsMadam Speaker, last time I checked, I was the guy standing.Aside Positioning · 15 wordsMembers opposite would like to talk about the current economy, but I would note that—PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 29

4 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “not that this is an example for anyone,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Madam Speaker, last time I checked, I was the guy standing.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Members opposite would like to talk about the current economy,”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 I would note that—”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

3 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 “but I would remind the Conservatives that they shut down Parliament from 2024 to 2025.”It points to the Conservatives’ own record of shutting down Parliament without saying why this government is limiting debate on the bill.
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 “Members opposite would like to talk about the current economy,”It leads toward the economy but does not yet address why debate on the bill is being cut short.
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 I would note that—”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

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 · 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“they shut down Parliament from 2024 to 2025”The Conservatives shut down Parliament between 2024 and 2025.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20