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Jamie Schmale

Conservative on Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Act 2026-06-12

107 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Rebecca Alty (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the opposition for supporting this legislation. As mentioned, this is one community of five. Déline was approved in 2016. We are moving forward with this one. The consultation is in process for Colville Lake, which is one of the other communities. If that legislation comes forward and is similar to Déline and Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę, I wonder if the members opposite would support an expeditious passing of that legislation as well.”

Statement grade

79 / 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 46%Reasoning 33%Claims 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 49 wordsI am excited to see those future agreements when they come forward. I would like to say that the government knows where our lines are in the sand.Partly on point If it is going to impact private property, that is something we cannot really accept on this side of the House.Positioning Reasoning · 22 wordsHowever, if the legislation is laid out clean, as it is here, I think there is greater potential for that to happen. Claims · 23 wordsOf course, this legislation, Bill C-27, is built on the framework of the Déline agreement, Bill C-15, ¹which was brought under Stephen Harper.² Reasoning · 13 wordsAgain, when it is done properly, we can get things done quickly here.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 49

3 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am excited to see those future agreements when they come forward.”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 “I would like to say that the government knows where our lines are in the sand.”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 “If it is going to impact private property, that is something we cannot really accept on this side of the House.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

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 “I would like to say that the government knows where our lines are in the sand.”A general statement about the party’s positions, not a clear answer on supporting future legislation.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

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“Bill C-27, is built on the framework of the Déline agreement, Bill C-15”Bill C-27, the Final Self-Government Agreement for the Tłegǫ́hłı̨ Got’įnę Act, is built on the framework of the Déline agreement, Bill C-15.search
2“which was brought under Stephen Harper”The Déline agreement legislation, Bill C-15, was brought forward under Stephen Harper’s government.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20