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Mandy Gull-Masty

Liberal on Indigenous Affairs 2026-06-03

94 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Jenny Kwan (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government has sidelined Bill S-2 as amended, despite a court-ordered deadline to end sex- and race-based discrimination and the second-generation cut-off in the Indian Act. The UN has called on Canada to fix this by adopting Bill S-2 as amended. The majority of first nations agree and do not want more consultation. Officials and ministers say it is up to the Prime Minister. Will the Prime Minister stop the delay tactics, meet with first nations women leaders, as requested, and pass Bill S-2 as amended, now, to end the discrimination and violations of the charter and international law?”

Statement grade

C+

66 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 77%Thanks 4%Promise 7%Reasoning 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 18 wordsI think the member is well aware that Bill S-2 is in front of the committee for study.¹ Thanks · 4 wordsI welcome her input.Thanks Claims · 28 wordsWe are there to ensure that enfranchisement, the intention of the bill, is responded to.²Vague promise We continue to work closely with groups across the country, hearing their input.Vague promise Promise · 7 wordsI am open to supporting these communities, Reasoning · 11 wordsbecause enfranchisement quantifies who indigenous people are under the Indian Act. Claims · 26 wordsWe are trying to ensure that we remove the barriers of the Indian Act for first nations people in this country.Vague promise I am working on that.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 94

1 of 11 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 “I welcome her input.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 54

6 of 11 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 question 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 “We are there to ensure that enfranchisement, the intention of the bill, is responded to.”About the bill’s intent on enfranchisement, not whether it will be passed now.
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 continue to work closely with groups across the country, hearing their input.”General consultation activity, not the decision on passing the bill requested.
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 am open to supporting these communities,”A statement of openness to communities, not an answer on passing 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 “because enfranchisement quantifies who indigenous people are under the Indian Act.”A comment on enfranchisement under the Indian Act, not the timing of 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 “We are trying to ensure that we remove the barriers of the Indian Act for first nations people in this country.”States a general goal on the Indian Act, not whether the bill will pass now.
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 am working on that.”Says work continues generally, without addressing the request to pass the bill or meet the leaders.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 · 36

4 of 11 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are there to ensure”Commitment to ensuring a response with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We continue to work closely with groups across the country”Ongoing commitment with no actor’s action, measure or outcome specified.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are trying to ensure”Aspiration with no concrete step, date or measure attached.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “I am working on that”Commitment to unspecified work with no measure or success condition.

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“Bill S-2 is in front of the committee for study”Bill S-2 was before a parliamentary committee for study in June 2026.search
2“enfranchisement, the intention of the bill”The stated intention of Bill S-2 is to respond to enfranchisement under the Indian Act.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20