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Elizabeth May

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

100 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Grant Jackson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, although I disagreed with large segments of my colleague’s speech, the part she ended on is the most important one in her intervention today, which is the unacceptable nature and the affront to Westminster parliamentary democracy we have seen on display last week and now this week with programming motions being used at whim by the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader and the rest of his administration. I wonder if that member could elaborate just a little further on the damage that does to public trust in the institution of this Parliament and how it operates on behalf of all Canadians.”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Positioning 18%Reasoning 62%Claims 19%Procedure 1%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 4 wordsit is deeply offensive.Positioning Reasoning · 23 wordsThe point of Parliament is to actually have respectful debate and discussion and make sure bills are adequately studied before they are passed. Claims · 19 wordsThe track record of programming motions on Bill C-5 and this one on Bill C-30 sets extremely dangerous precedence.¹ Positioning · 14 wordsParliament is not a mere waste of time for a CEO in a hurry.Positioning Reasoning · 23 wordsParliament is essential to Westminster parliamentary democracy, and we are here to represent our constituents. Regardless of party, views need to be heard. Procedure · 1 wordsAgain, ProcedureReasoning · 16 wordsif we all could work together better, it would be by not allowing prepared written speeches.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

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 “it is deeply offensive.”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 “Parliament is not a mere waste of time for a CEO in a hurry.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Again,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 89

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 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 “if we all could work together better, it would be by not allowing prepared written speeches.”About members’ use of prepared speeches and working together, touching the trust theme only loosely.

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 · 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“programming motions on Bill C-5 and this one on Bill C-30”Programming motions have been used for Bill C-5 and for Bill C-30 (the Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act).search

Analysed on 2026-10-20