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Jamil Jivani

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

106 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kurt Holman (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague who represents Bowmanville—Oshawa North for his speech. I really appreciate working with him on various issues that are affecting Canadians today. Earlier, the member for Winnipeg North, the parliamentary secretary, boasted about the Prime Minister and how he is solving issues on behalf of Canadians. To date, we are still waiting for the negotiations dealing with the tariffs with President Trump to be finalized. On another note, two hours southwest of London, in Windsor, we are still waiting for the Gordie Howe International Bridge to open up. It is a Canadian taxpayer-funded bridge, yet this chief negotiator cannot negotiate with the U.S. to open the bridge. A week ago, I found out that one hour east of London, in Kitchener, regarding the Canadian promise, people are now living out of Winnebagos in carpooling parking lots just off the 401. They cannot afford houses and they cannot afford rent, so they are now living in Winnebagos. Can my colleague elaborate on whether those issues are occurring in his riding as well?”

Statement grade

D+

50 / 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.

Thanks 8%Positioning 71%Claims 22%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsthe member for London—Fanshawe’s observations are completely accurate.Thanks Positioning · 52 wordsWe have a government here that has been sitting around for 11 years watching the decline of a country and, in many cases, managing the decline of a country.¹ People naturally are increasingly frustrated by a status quo that is not working and is not serving the best interests of our people.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 23 wordsWe have seen members opposite sit there, heckle, laugh and high-five each other while things keep getting worse for the average middle-class family. Positioning · 23 wordsI would like to see them show any sense of contrition or learn from their mistakes. Alas, I have not seen that evidence.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
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 · 20

5 of 10 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 “the member for London—Fanshawe’s observations are completely accurate.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We have a government here that has been sitting around for 11 years watching the decline of a country and, in many cases, managing the decline of a country.”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 “People naturally are increasingly frustrated by a status quo that is not working and is not serving the best interests of our people.”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 see them show any sense of contrition or learn from their mistakes.”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 “Alas, I have not seen that evidence.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 25

5 of 10 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 “We have a government here that has been sitting around for 11 years watching the decline of a country and, in many cases, managing the decline of a country.”Offers a general charge about the government’s stewardship instead of answering whether the raised issues affect his riding.
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 “People naturally are increasingly frustrated by a status quo that is not working and is not serving the best interests of our people.”Speaks generally about public frustration, not the tariffs, bridge or housing matters asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have seen members opposite sit there, heckle, laugh and high-five each other while things keep getting worse for the average middle-class family.”About members’ conduct in the chamber, not the issues raised in the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I would like to see them show any sense of contrition or learn from their mistakes.”A demand for contrition from the other side, not the tariffs, bridge or housing matters asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Alas, I have not seen that evidence.”A remark about not seeing contrition, unrelated to the question’s subject.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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“sitting around for 11 years”The Liberal government has been in power for 11 years as of June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20