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Arielle Kayabaga

Liberal on Business of the House 2026-06-04

198 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Andrew Scheer (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we have all been waiting since last Thursday for today’s Thursday question, the time of the week when Canadian telecom providers have to scramble to add excess capacity as hundreds of thousands of Canadians tune in, anxiously anticipating what the government will bring forward in the chamber for the rest of this week and into next week. With the news that Canada is the only country in a recession under this Liberal Prime Minister’s economic plan, will the government finally see the error of its ways and finally start to repeal the bad Liberal legislation that caused the problem in the first place? Can we expect, next week, to see legislation repealing the industrial carbon tax, which only applies to Canadian manufacturers and Canadian businesses? Will we see the Liberals bring in legislation to repeal the fuel standard tax, which adds at least 17¢ a litre to the price of fuel here in Canada, while American shippers and transporters do not have to pay that? Indeed, will they bring in a repeal of the west coast shipping ban, which prevents Canadian energy exports to Asian markets but does not apply to international traffic off the coast of British Columbia? Will they bring in a single piece of legislation to repeal the bad Liberal laws that are plunging Canada, the only G20 country, into a recession? Can we expect any of that relief next week?”

Statement grade

48 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Positioning 24%Claims 8%Promise 13%Procedure 55%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 29 wordsour government is focused on building a stronger Canadian economy while ensuring that Canadian businesses remain competitive. We recognize the challenges that are faced across the country by manufacturers, PositioningClaims · 16 wordsand we have been taking action to support our businesses and manufacturing companies across the country.Vague promise Positioning · 19 wordsUnlike the opposition, we believe that growing an economy and reducing emissions can and must go hand in hand.Positioning Promise · 26 wordsWe will continue to work with industries, provinces and workers to ensure that Canada remains competitive, Vague promisewhile advancing our economy and our environmental objectives as well.Partly on point Procedure · 108 wordsOn that note, this afternoon we will continue to debate Bill C‑16, the protecting victims act.¹ Tomorrow and then Tuesday of next week, we will call Bill C‑20, the build Canada homes act, at report stage and third reading.² I also wish to inform the House that Monday will be the final allotted day in this financial cycle.³ On Wednesday, we will begin studying the Senate amendments to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act regarding bail and sentencing.⁴ On Thursday, we will begin second reading debate of Bill C‑26, ⁵which seeks to improve housing supply.⁶Procedure

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 18

9 of 17 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 “our government is focused on building a stronger Canadian economy while ensuring that Canadian businesses remain competitive.”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 “We recognize the challenges that are faced across the country by manufacturers,”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 “Unlike the opposition, we believe that growing an economy and reducing emissions can and must go hand in hand.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “On that note, this afternoon we will continue to debate Bill C‑16, the protecting victims act.”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 “Tomorrow and then Tuesday of next week, we will call Bill C‑20, the build Canada homes act, at report stage and third reading.”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 also wish to inform the House that Monday will be the final allotted day in this financial cycle.”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 “On Wednesday, we will begin studying the Senate amendments to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act regarding bail and sentencing.”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 “On Thursday, we will begin second reading debate of Bill C‑26,”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 “which seeks to improve housing supply.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

6 of 17 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 “our government is focused on building a stronger Canadian economy while ensuring that Canadian businesses remain competitive.”A general statement about the government’s economic focus, not the business 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 “We recognize the challenges that are faced across the country by manufacturers,”About challenges facing manufacturers, not the House business or repeal legislation 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 “and we have been taking action to support our businesses and manufacturing companies across the country.”About government support for business generally, not the week’s business or the repeals proposed.
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 “Unlike the opposition, we believe that growing an economy and reducing emissions can and must go hand in hand.”A contrast with the opposition on economy and emissions, not the business 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 “We will continue to work with industries, provinces and workers to ensure that Canada remains competitive,”About future work with industries and provinces, not the House business 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 “while advancing our economy and our environmental objectives as well.”About economic and environmental objectives generally, not the week’s business or repeal bills.

Respect · 100

0 of 17 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 · 58

2 of 17 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 have been taking action to support our businesses and manufacturing companies”The claim of action names no measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to work with industries, provinces and workers”A commitment to keep working names no actor beyond ‘we’, no date, measure or success condition.

Claims · 6

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“this afternoon we will continue to debate Bill C‑16, the protecting victims act”On June 4, 2026, the House was scheduled to continue debating Bill C-16, the protecting victims act, that afternoon.search
2“Tomorrow and then Tuesday of next week, we will call Bill C‑20, the build Canada homes act, at report stage and third reading”The government planned to call Bill C-20, the build Canada homes act, at report stage and third reading on Friday June 5, 2026 and Tuesday June 9, 2026.search
3“Monday will be the final allotted day in this financial cycle”Monday, June 8, 2026, was scheduled to be the final allotted (opposition) day in that supply cycle.search
4“On Wednesday, we will begin studying the Senate amendments to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act regarding bail and sentencing”On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, the House was scheduled to begin considering the Senate amendments to Bill C-14, an act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the National Defence Act regarding bail and sentencing.search
5“On Thursday, we will begin second reading debate of Bill C‑26”On Thursday, June 11, 2026, the House was scheduled to begin second reading debate of Bill C-26.search
6“which seeks to improve housing supply”Bill C-26 is a bill that seeks to improve housing supply.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20