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Wayne Long

Liberal on Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 2026-06-15

62 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kelly McCauley (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I should use this time to finish my speech on Bill C-269. However, I have a simple question. We have late-night sittings, and we have plenty of time. Why is this government, once again, bringing the guillotine of closure and limiting debate? Canadians sent us here to debate the issues, not have the government shut down debate. To the hon. member opposite, why is he doing this again?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 65 / 100

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

Thanks 19%Positioning 37%Claims 24%Reasoning 19%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI do respect the member opposite, despite the many differences we have.Thanks Positioning · 23 wordsHowever, we are here to deliver for Canadians.Vague promise We are here to move our agenda forward, fighting to build our economy for Canadians.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise Claims · 15 wordsIn the finance committee, there has been an almost 30-hour filibuster over the last week.¹ Reasoning · 12 wordsWe need to move on. We need to move forward for Canadians.Partly on point

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 · 41

3 of 8 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 “I do respect the member opposite, despite the many differences we have.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “However, we are here to deliver for Canadians.”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 are here to move our agenda forward, fighting to build our economy for Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 67

3 of 8 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 motion 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 “However, we are here to deliver for Canadians.”States a general purpose of governing, not a reason for the closure 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 are here to move our agenda forward, fighting to build our economy for Canadians.”Speaks to the government’s own agenda rather than why debate is being cut off.
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 need to move forward for Canadians.”Restates the general goal of serving Canadians, not the reason for limiting debate.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 51

2 of 8 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 are here to deliver for Canadians”A commitment to deliver with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are here to move our agenda forward”A commitment to advance the agenda naming no specific action, actor or date.

Claims · 1

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“an almost 30-hour filibuster over the last week”In the week before June 15, 2026, there was an almost 30-hour filibuster at the Standing Committee on Finance during its consideration of Bill C-30.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20