Aside 5% Claims 57% Thanks 2% Procedure 11% Reasoning 5% Positioning 19%
Structure · 29 steps
Claims · 10
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Aside · 42 words the member has not hurt my feelings. Partly on point It is fine. If he is not following the debate this evening, that is fine, but I hope time was not deducted for the point of order, because I have a lot more to say. Aside Claims · 37 words Building big and building projects is important to Canada, and the space project is equally important to Canada. Partly on point If the member was listening earlier, he would know that some speeches did not even mention the word “space”, Thanks · 14 words but I appreciate that he is giving some attention to what I am saying. Thanks Procedure · 12 words I ask him to follow along. I will continue with major projects. Procedure Claims · 41 words Manitoba at one time did launch rockets.1 There are opportunities in the future to have something of that nature once again. However, Canada does not today have a space pad that has the capability of launching things like satellites into orbit, 2 Reasoning · 9 words which is why we need to work toward it. Partly on point Procedure · 8 words This is, as I said, about building projects. Procedure Claims · 39 words In the province of Manitoba, the premier and many community leaders are working with the Government of Canada on ways in which we can expand the opportunity for Canada to have yet another port, a viable and strong port. Positioning · 64 words I am hoping the Conservatives will not adopt for the province of Manitoba the same attitude that they have for Nova Scotia . At the end of the day, if they had representation in Nova Scotia, they might actually be a little more sympathetic to what the Progressive Conservative premier is saying about Nova Scotia, as well as my colleagues within the Liberal caucus. Positioning Off point Procedure · 12 words I will move on to the province of Saskatchewan and major projects. Procedure Claims · 43 words Think about what is being proposed to deal with things such as copper mines. Look at what is happening with canola, potash and some of the other projects being considered in the city of Calgary, where the Major Projects Office is actually located.3 Off point Procedure · 20 words I move on to the province of Alberta and thinking in terms of an energy superpower and being more sovereign. Procedure Positioning · 5 words Sovereignty matters to our government. Positioning Off point Procedure · 17 words I will get on to that right away as one of the other things we are doing. Procedure Claims · 38 words Not only do we have a memorandum of understanding with the progressive Conservative Premier of Alberta, 4 but we now have an implementation strategy, an implementation plan, actually in progress that is expanding opportunities to become that energy superpower. Off point Procedure · 6 words Take a look at British Columbia. Procedure Claims · 24 words Whether it is the mining of copper, or it is, again, LNG, we will find that these things are part of the major projects. Off point Procedure · 6 words I will talk about the north. Procedure Claims · 42 words The Prime Minister was in Yellowknife not that long ago and talked about the importance of northern sovereignty.5 As a government, we are looking at over $30 billion in order to build and strengthen Canadian sovereignty up north.6 These are substantial commitments, Positioning · 40 words because we have a government that sees the value of investing in Canadians and in the projects that are going to help ensure that Canada becomes the strongest country in the G7 and the fastest-growing on a per capita basis. Positioning Partly on point Claims · 53 words The results are already starting to be realized in different ways, whether it is in constructions or in jobs, with 88,000 jobs announced just last week for the month of May.7 In the last year, there has been a net increase of well over 100,000 jobs.8 I believe it is just over 150,000.9 Off point Procedure · 10 words There are many indicators of this, such as with investments. Procedure Claims · 28 words Foreign investment in Canada, on a per capita basis, is greater than in any of the G20 countries.10 Arguably, it might even be the best in the world. Positioning · 20 words These are the types of things that the Conservatives consistently overlook. They have adopted this attitude that Canada is broken, Positioning Claims · 23 words and they have to pump that message out, inside and outside the chamber, whether it is accurate or not, and it is not. Positioning · 26 words That is the message they want to get out. I think they need to turn the page and recognize what the Government of Canada is doing, Positioning Claims · 89 words and that is working collaboratively with the stakeholders, the provinces, indigenous people and a wide spectrum of individuals who are providing us with the opportunity to build a stronger and healthier economy, and a healthier society, an economy that works for all Canadians. That is our objective. Off point That is why we brought forward legislation to establish a space opportunity and space sovereignty. We understand and appreciate the valuable contributions that, in particular, the province of Nova Scotia can make in being able to establish that industry here in Canada. Reasoning · 28 words It is something that we should be proud of and be promoting. At the end of the day, it means improving the quality of life for all Canadians. Partly on point
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×27 Partly on point ×12 Procedure ×10 Positioning ×10 Aside ×5 Thanks Off topic Only 9% of this speech directly addressed the motion under debate.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 58
26 of 65 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.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “the member has not hurt my feelings.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “It is fine.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “If he is not following the debate this evening, that is fine,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “but I hope time was not deducted for the point of order,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “because I have a lot more to say.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “but I appreciate that he is giving some attention to what I am saying.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I ask him to follow along.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I will continue with major projects.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “This is,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “as I said, about building projects.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I am hoping the Conservatives will not adopt for the province of Manitoba the same attitude that they have for Nova Scotia .” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “At the end of the day,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “if they had representation in Nova Scotia, they might actually be a little more sympathetic to what the Progressive Conservative premier is saying about Nova Scotia,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “as well as my colleagues within the Liberal caucus.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I will move on to the province of Saskatchewan and major projects.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I move on to the province of Alberta and thinking in terms of an energy superpower and being more sovereign.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Sovereignty matters to our government.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I will get on to that right away as one of the other things we are doing.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “Take a look at British Columbia.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I will talk about the north.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “because we have a government that sees the value of investing in Canadians and in the projects that are going to help ensure that Canada becomes the strongest country in the G7 and the fastest-growing on a per capita basis.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “There are many indicators of this, such as with investments.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “These are the types of things that the Conservatives consistently overlook.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They have adopted this attitude that Canada is broken,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is the message they want to get out.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I think they need to turn the page and recognize what the Government of Canada is doing,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 22
39 of 65 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 motion under debate.
Partly on point 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 → “the member has not hurt my feelings.” A personal aside about the member, not addressing the defence capital vote.
Partly on point 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 → “Building big and building projects is important to Canada,” About major projects generally, not the defence capital expenditures before the House.
Partly on point 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 the space project is equally important to Canada.” About a space project’s importance, touching the vote only in passing.
Partly on point 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 → “Manitoba at one time did launch rockets.” About Manitoba’s past rocket launches, not the defence capital vote.
Partly on point 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 → “There are opportunities in the future to have something of that nature once again.” About future launch opportunities, touching the vote only in passing.
Partly on point 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 → “However, Canada does not today have a space pad that has the capability of launching things like satellites into orbit,” About Canada lacking a space launch pad, not the defence capital vote itself.
Partly on point 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 → “which is why we need to work toward it.” About working toward a space pad, touching the vote only in passing.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “In the province of Manitoba, the premier and many community leaders are working with the Government of Canada on ways in which we can expand the opportunity for Canada to have yet another port, a viable and strong port.” About a Manitoba port expansion, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I am hoping the Conservatives will not adopt for the province of Manitoba the same attitude that they have for Nova Scotia .” About Conservative attitudes toward Nova Scotia, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “At the end of the day,” A transition line leading into the Nova Scotia port discussion, not the vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “if they had representation in Nova Scotia, they might actually be a little more sympathetic to what the Progressive Conservative premier is saying about Nova Scotia,” About Nova Scotia representation and its premier, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “as well as my colleagues within the Liberal caucus.” About Nova Scotia caucus views, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Think about what is being proposed to deal with things such as copper mines.” About copper mines in Saskatchewan, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Look at what is happening with canola, potash and some of the other projects being considered in the city of Calgary,” About canola, potash and projects in Calgary, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “where the Major Projects Office is actually located.” About the location of the Major Projects Office, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Sovereignty matters to our government.” About the government’s general view of sovereignty, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Not only do we have a memorandum of understanding with the progressive Conservative Premier of Alberta,” About a memorandum of understanding with Alberta, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “but we now have an implementation strategy, an implementation plan, actually in progress that is expanding opportunities to become that energy superpower.” About an energy implementation plan, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Whether it is the mining of copper,” About copper mining in British Columbia, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “or it is, again, LNG, we will find that these things are part of the major projects.” About LNG projects, not the defence capital vote.
Partly on point 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 we have a government that sees the value of investing in Canadians and in the projects that are going to help ensure that Canada becomes the strongest country in the G7 and the fastest-growing on a per capita basis.” About general economic growth goals, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The results are already starting to be realized in different ways, whether it is in constructions or in jobs, with 88,000 jobs announced just last week for the month of May.” About job numbers from last month, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “In the last year, there has been a net increase of well over 100,000 jobs.” About net job increases over the past year, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I believe it is just over 150,000.” A job figure estimate, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Foreign investment in Canada, on a per capita basis, is greater than in any of the G20 countries.” About foreign investment comparisons, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Arguably, it might even be the best in the world.” About Canada’s world investment ranking, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “These are the types of things that the Conservatives consistently overlook.” About what the Conservatives overlook on the economy, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They have adopted this attitude that Canada is broken,” About the Conservatives’ Canada-is-broken message, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and they have to pump that message out, inside and outside the chamber, whether it is accurate or not,” About the Conservatives’ messaging practices, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and it is not.” About disputing the Conservatives’ message, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That is the message they want to get out.” About the Conservatives’ desired message, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I think they need to turn the page and recognize what the Government of Canada is doing,” A call for the Conservatives to recognize the government’s economic work, not the vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and that is working collaboratively with the stakeholders, the provinces, indigenous people and a wide spectrum of individuals who are providing us with the opportunity to build a stronger and healthier economy,” About collaborative economic nation-building, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and a healthier society, an economy that works for all Canadians.” About a general economic vision, not the defence capital vote.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That is our objective.” A statement of general objective, not the defence capital vote.
Partly on point 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 → “That is why we brought forward legislation to establish a space opportunity and space sovereignty.” About space sovereignty legislation, touching the defence subject only in passing.
Partly on point 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 understand and appreciate the valuable contributions that, in particular, the province of Nova Scotia can make in being able to establish that industry here in Canada.” About Nova Scotia’s role in the space industry, not the defence capital vote.
Partly on point 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 → “It is something that we should be proud of and be promoting.” About promoting the space industry, not the defence capital vote.
Partly on point 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 → “At the end of the day, it means improving the quality of life for all Canadians.” About general quality of life benefits, not the defence capital vote.
Respect · 100
0 of 65 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 65 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 · 10
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 “Manitoba at one time did launch rockets” Manitoba at one time launched rockets. search 2 “Canada does not today have a space pad that has the capability of launching things like satellites into orbit” Canada does not currently have a space launch pad capable of launching satellites into orbit. search 3 “the Major Projects Office is actually located” Canada’s Major Projects Office is located in Calgary. search 4 “we have a memorandum of understanding with the progressive Conservative Premier of Alberta” The federal government has a memorandum of understanding with the Progressive Conservative Premier of Alberta. search 5 “The Prime Minister was in Yellowknife not that long ago” The Prime Minister visited Yellowknife recently. search 6 “over $30 billion in order to build and strengthen Canadian sovereignty up north” The government is looking at over $30 billion to build and strengthen Canadian sovereignty in the north. search 7 “88,000 jobs announced just last week for the month of May” 88,000 jobs were announced for the month of May 2026. search 8 “In the last year, there has been a net increase of well over 100,000 jobs” Canada saw a net increase of well over 100,000 jobs in the last year. search 9 “I believe it is just over 150,000” Canada’s net job increase over the last year is just over 150,000 jobs. search 10 “Foreign investment in Canada, on a per capita basis, is greater than in any of the G20 countries” Foreign investment in Canada, on a per capita basis, is greater than in any other G20 country. search
