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Elizabeth May

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

99 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to John-Paul Danko (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I tremendously respect the member opposite’s experience here, and she said something really interesting. She said that she has never seen anything like the current government for moving fast. A year ago, Canadians elected a serious and pragmatic government in a time of tremendous uncertainty, and I would say that what we were exactly elected to do is to move fast and with purpose. Would she not agree that is what Canadians expect out of this government?”

Statement grade

A–

88 / 100, held down by Signal

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Anecdote 36%Reasoning 27%Claims 36%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 36 wordsI am glad the hon. member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas respects my experience in this place because I started, our very first days together, sitting in that corner, trying to acquaint him with standing orders about heckling.¹Anecdote Reasoning · 27 wordsI do believe that when I say “move fast”, what I mean is ignoring the requirements of democracy that bills be adequately considered before they are passed. Claims · 36 wordsI will remind him, as the hon. former minister of the environment has reminded other Liberals, that climate change was mentioned 28 times in the platform of the hon. member and pipelines were not mentioned once.²

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

1 of 1 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I am glad the hon. member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas respects my experience in this place because I started, our very first days together, sitting in that corner, trying to acquaint him with standing orders about heckling.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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“I started, our very first days together, sitting in that corner, trying to acquaint him with standing orders about heckling”Elizabeth May entered the House of Commons at the same time as John-Paul Danko, the member for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas.search
2“climate change was mentioned 28 times in the platform of the hon. member and pipelines were not mentioned once”The Liberal Party’s 2025 election platform mentioned climate change 28 times and pipelines not at all.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20