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Michael Cooper

Conservative on Government Orders 2026-06-10

54 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Luc Berthold (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, I am a bit perplexed to be rising to speak before the House, given that the parliamentary secretary across the way criticized me just a short while ago for moving to adjourn the debate. However, we are now learning that it was actually the Prime Minister who did so, according to a Radio-Canada article that was just published. Allow me to read an extract: Vacation time has (already) started in Ottawa The members of the House of Commons are on vacation. Mark Carney’s government has announced that— Mr. Speaker, I should have said that the Liberal Prime Minister’s government “has announced that the House has adjourned for the summer”. Can my colleague, who is the critic for institutions, explain to me why we are still debating here in the House when the Liberal Prime Minister has announced that the House has already adjourned for the summer? I am completely baffled. Did he, by any chance, intend to adjourn the House at the end of the day? I would like my colleague to clarify that.”

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Positioning 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 54 wordswith the greatest respect, I think it underscores the fact that the Prime Minister is AWOL when it comes to this House.Insult It underscores how disconnected he is from the business of this House and how little attention he pays to the business of this House. Perhaps he should consider showing up for once.PositioningOff point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 39

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It underscores how disconnected he is from the business of this House and how little attention he pays to the business of this House.”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 “Perhaps he should consider showing up for once.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

3 of 6 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “with the greatest respect, I think it underscores the fact that the Prime Minister is AWOL when it comes to this House.”About the Prime Minister’s absence from the House, not Bill C-25.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It underscores how disconnected he is from the business of this House and how little attention he pays to the business of this House.”About the Prime Minister’s disconnection from House business, not the electoral reforms in the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Perhaps he should consider showing up for once.”A remark about the Prime Minister’s attendance, not the bill’s provisions.

Respect · 56

1 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.

An insult aimed at a person.What the tags mean “the Prime Minister is AWOL when it comes to this House.”The statement assigns a character failing of abandonment to the Prime Minister regarding his duty to the House.

Clarity · 100

0 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.

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Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20