Analysis · Speech on a motion · beta

Don Davies

NDP on Business of Supply 2026-06-02

349 words · 17 sentences · 21 clauses

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Thanks 60%Procedure 16%Claims 13%Reasoning 5%Aside 5%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 37 wordsit is a genuine privilege to pay tribute to the hon. member for North Vancouver—Capilano on behalf of Canada’s New Democrats and to wish him well in his upcoming post as Canada’s ambassador to the European Union.¹Thanks Procedure · 45 wordsI was told I had a minute and a half to say what needed to be said. I find myself with a little bit more time, so I am going to use that time because there is much that can be said about this member.Procedure Thanks · 46 wordsHe has always brought intelligence, collegiality and dedication to service to this place. As a cabinet minister with several critical portfolios, he has made significant contributions to our nation. His voracious reading, attention to detail and commitment to hard work are now the stuff of legend.Thanks Claims · 47 wordsHe centred much of his efforts on preparing Canada for a sustainable future. We know that through his efforts, we have made profound progress on salmon conservation and plastic pollution.Unearned certainty In fact, the largest investment in Canadian history in salmon preservation was done because of his efforts.²Off point Procedure · 11 wordsThe House, in its wisdom, has already anticipated my next line, ProcedureThanks · 42 wordswhich is that I applaud him for his vision and passion in this regard. As B.C. members of Parliament, I can say for us that we deeply appreciate the positive impact he has had, in particular, on our province and our coasts.Thanks Reasoning · 19 wordsI think the very best that can be said about any elected representative is that they made a difference.Off point Thanks · 71 wordsWell, the hon. member has certainly done that here in spades. We wish him all the best in his new duties, filling a critical role that will benefit greatly from his skills and talents. I know that he will make a difference in Brussels and do Canada proud. As he does so, I urge him to hearken back to his early days as a Saskatchewan Young New Democrat, an excellent pedigree, ThanksAside · 17 wordsand in times of doubt or difficulty, never hesitate to ask, what would Tommy Douglas have done?AsideOff point Thanks · 14 wordsI thank the member for his service, and we wish him all the best.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 19

17 of 23 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “it is a genuine privilege to pay tribute to the hon. member for North Vancouver—Capilano on behalf of Canada’s New Democrats and to wish him well in his upcoming post as Canada’s ambassador to the European Union.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I was told I had a minute and a half to say what needed to be said.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I find myself with a little bit more time,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “so I am going to use that time because there is much that can be said about this member.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “He has always brought intelligence, collegiality and dedication to service to this place.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As a cabinet minister with several critical portfolios, he has made significant contributions to our nation.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “His voracious reading, attention to detail and commitment to hard work are now the stuff of legend.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The House, in its wisdom, has already anticipated my next line,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which is that I applaud him for his vision and passion in this regard.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As B.C. members of Parliament, I can say for us that we deeply appreciate the positive impact he has had, in particular, on our province and our coasts.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Well, the hon. member has certainly done that here in spades.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We wish him all the best in his new duties, filling a critical role that will benefit greatly from his skills and talents.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I know that he will make a difference in Brussels and do Canada proud.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As he does so, I urge him to hearken back to his early days as a Saskatchewan Young New Democrat, an excellent pedigree,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and in times of doubt or difficulty, never hesitate to ask, what would Tommy Douglas have done?”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank the member for his service,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and we wish him all the best.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

5 of 23 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 motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He centred much of his efforts on preparing Canada for a sustainable future.”About the member’s environmental work, not the motion’s economic subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We know that through his efforts, we have made profound progress on salmon conservation and plastic pollution.”About salmon conservation and plastic pollution, not the motion’s economic subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “In fact, the largest investment in Canadian history in salmon preservation was done because of his efforts.”About salmon preservation funding, not the motion’s economic subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I think the very best that can be said about any elected representative is that they made a difference.”A general remark about elected representatives, not the motion’s subject.
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 in times of doubt or difficulty, never hesitate to ask, what would Tommy Douglas have done?”An aside invoking Tommy Douglas, not the motion’s subject.

Respect · 100

0 of 23 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 · 74

1 of 23 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “We know that”The phrase asserts certainty in place of any source for the claimed progress on salmon conservation and plastic pollution.

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“his upcoming post as Canada’s ambassador to the European Union”The member for North Vancouver—Capilano is about to take up the post of Canada’s ambassador to the European Union.search
2“the largest investment in Canadian history in salmon preservation”The largest investment in Canadian history in salmon preservation was made as a result of the member for North Vancouver—Capilano’s efforts.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20