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Kelly Block

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

130 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, just over the last year, after Canadians elected a new prime minister and a new government, our Prime Minister and our government have made it very clear how we want to build a stronger and healthier country. The member made a lot of references to Saskatchewan, understandably so. Coast to coast to coast, we have a government that is committed to building the infrastructure and getting the investments. When I think of the provinces out in the prairies, I think of the LNG and the pipelines. In Saskatchewan, we can talk about the copper, the mines, the potash, the canola, and so forth. We have a government that is really focused on building up western Canada. I am wondering if she could provide her thoughts in regard to just how important it is that we continue to support the major building projects that are under way.”

Statement grade

A–

85 / 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.

Reasoning 24%Claims 52%Positioning 5%The ask 20%

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

Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 12 wordsI believe that under way are the key words in that phrase, Claims · 12 wordsbecause the first five projects the government announced were well under way.¹ Positioning · 6 wordsThat was more performative than anything.Positioning Claims · 32 wordsWhat I would say is that Bill C-31 is proof that in year 11, the Liberals continue to put forward legislation that keeps the same failed logic we have come to expect.² Reasoning · 19 wordsBelieving that an 11th try using deficits to fund jobs will bear the fruit they desire is wishful thinking. Claims · 23 wordsI heard someone else say the issues are real and the consequences of bad policy-making are being felt across the country by Canadians. The ask · 26 wordsIt truly is time the government holds up its end of the deal and changes course from the reckless deficit spending it has become known for.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 93

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That was more performative than anything.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 55

4 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.

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 “What I would say is that Bill C-31 is proof that in year 11, the Liberals continue to put forward legislation that keeps the same failed logic we have come to expect.”Criticizes the bill’s spending logic generally, but does not address the question about supporting building projects.
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 “Believing that an 11th try using deficits to fund jobs will bear the fruit they desire is wishful thinking.”Argues against deficit-funded job creation in the bill, not about the major projects 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 “I heard someone else say the issues are real and the consequences of bad policy-making are being felt across the country by Canadians.”Relays a general point about consequences of bad policy without addressing the building projects 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 “It truly is time the government holds up its end of the deal and changes course from the reckless deficit spending it has become known for.”Calls for a change in spending course generally, not about the question of supporting the projects.

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 · 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 first five projects the government announced were well under way”The first five projects announced by the Canadian government were already well under way at the time of their announcement.search
2“in year 11”The Liberal government was in its eleventh year in office when Bill C-31 was introduced in 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20