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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Transportation 2026-06-05

92 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Grant Jackson (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, just last week, a tragic collision just east of Brandon claimed the life of a 49-year-old woman after a semi-truck failed to stop at an intersection on Highway 110. Our thoughts remain with her loved ones during this devastating time. Since then, reports have revealed that the trucking company involved had its Manitoba safety licence revoked in 2021, yet it was able to continue operating in Manitoba under a licence issued in another province. The Liberals know that this licensing loophole has existed for some time, so why has the transport minister not taken any action to close it and ensure preventable deaths like this never happen again?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Thanks 32%Claims 55%Promise 13%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 29 wordswe are of course saddened at the tragic accident in Brandon, and I express my condolences to the victims, their families and indeed all the constituents of that member.Thanks Claims · 51 wordsHighway safety is an incredibly important issue in this country.Partly on point It is also an issue that provinces have a duty, in their jurisdiction, to uphold.² I want to applaud the Minister of Transportation in Manitoba, who has called for a national collaboration and a database for the certification of trucking companies.¹ Promise · 12 wordsThe federal government stands ready to support this initiative at any moment.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 62

2 of 4 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 “we are of course saddened at the tragic accident in Brandon,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I express my condolences to the victims, their families and indeed all the constituents of that member.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 90

1 of 4 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 “Highway safety is an incredibly important issue in this country.”States the general importance of highway safety without addressing the loophole or action on it.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 77

1 of 4 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 “stands ready to support this initiative”Offers support with no actor, measure, date or success condition attached.

Claims · 2

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1“the Minister of Transportation in Manitoba, who has called for a national collaboration and a database for the certification of trucking companies”Manitoba’s Minister of Transportation has called for a national collaboration and a database for the certification of trucking companies.search
2“an issue that provinces have a duty, in their jurisdiction, to uphold”Highway safety regulation falls within provincial jurisdiction in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20