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Robert Oliphant

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-02

120 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)

“Mr. Speaker, I really appreciate my hon. friend, the parliamentary secretary, for giving such a thoughtful answer. He is quite correct that I did not get out the last words, which were, will the Prime Minister belatedly condemn these actions? The actions have continued, as the parliamentary secretary indicated, from that horrible attack of February 28. We have now had the spreading of conflict in multiple directions. There are sanctions against Hezbollah and sanctions against Iran, but when are we going to talk about sanctions against Netanyahu and Israel for persistently violating international law? Again, what can we do? I know it is complicated by Trump’s attacks on Canada in terms of our commerce and trade, but the reality is that there are several great destabilizers around the world right now. There is Trump, there is Netanyahu, and there is Putin. How can Canada amplify our diplomatic efforts and consider sanctions against these bad actors?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 98 / 100

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

Procedure 6%Claims 66%Promise 15%Reasoning 13%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 7 wordsI will close by reiterating Canada’s position.Procedure Claims · 29 wordsWe have indeed issued sanctions on two key ministers in the Netanyahu government, ¹and we have issued sanctions on some settlers who have perpetrated violence in the West Bank.² Promise · 18 wordsAt the same time, we will call on all parties to stop hostilities and to uphold ceasefire agreements. Reasoning · 16 wordsA lasting peace in any region will only be achieved through diplomacy, dialogue and sustained negotiations. Claims · 50 wordsCanada is working closely with allies and partners in reducing tensions, trying to safeguard the free flow of trade through the Strait of Hormuz and supporting the stability that underpins global economic security, while continuing humanitarian aid and the building up of democratic institutions and the people of the region.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 of 1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will close by reiterating Canada’s position.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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 question on notice.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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“We have indeed issued sanctions on two key ministers in the Netanyahu government”Canada has imposed sanctions on two key ministers in the Netanyahu government.search
2“we have issued sanctions on some settlers who have perpetrated violence in the West Bank”Canada has imposed sanctions on some settlers who perpetrated violence in the West Bank.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20