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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-03

120 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Brad Vis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the member for his response this evening. I am glad he raised the Montrose application. What is problematic is that when the court case commenced, it was only the City of Richmond and not the Government of Canada that explicitly made arguments in favour of fee simple land. Part of the uncertainty today is because the Government of Canada did not make those arguments or use the language that even the parliamentary secretary is using this evening in favour of property rights. My hope for British Columbia is that the Government of Canada revises its legal arguments with the opportunity from the Montrose application and stands firmly in favour of private property rights to move Canada’s economy forward and improve exports out of British Columbia, which are in question as a result of this case.”

Statement grade

75 / 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.

Thanks 4%Claims 55%Positioning 8%Reasoning 7%Promise 26%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsI appreciate the member’s concern.Thanks Claims · 39 wordsAs I said in the remarks I have given here tonight, we understand that the decision may cause uncertainty and concern for private landowners. People want to know what this means for their homes, their communities and their futures. Positioning · 10 wordsWe hear those concerns, and we take them very seriously.Positioning Reasoning · 8 wordsKeeping private property predictable and stable is fundamental, Promise · 12 wordsand we will advance all viable arguments in court to protect it.Vague promise Claims · 27 wordsOur goal is to advance reconciliation in a practical and responsible way that both respects indigenous rights and also gives property owners confidence and peace of mind.Vague promise Promise · 19 wordsWe will keep working collaboratively with all parties to the litigation and remain available to them throughout this process.Vague 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.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

3 of 6 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 appreciate the member’s concern.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We hear those concerns,”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 “and we take them very seriously.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 45

3 of 6 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 will advance all viable arguments in court to protect it”The commitment names no specific argument, date or measure of what will actually be advanced.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “Our goal is to advance reconciliation in a practical and responsible way”A stated goal with no actor’s concrete step, date or success condition attached.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will keep working collaboratively with all parties”A commitment to keep working with no measure of what the work involves or how it will be judged.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20