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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Infrastructure 2026-06-16

55 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Grant Jackson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I do not think we will be trusting the minister’s word on what a .22 is, given that he did not know what an RPAL is either. Manitoba’s premier, Wab Kinew, recently said that the Prime Minister is requiring LNG to be shipped through the port of Churchill by 2030 as a requirement for federal support of the port of Churchill plus expansion project. Is that true, yes or no?”

Statement grade

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Claims 47%Promise 53%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 26 wordswe intend to continue working with the Premier of Manitoba, with whom we have an extremely productive relationship.Vague promise Indeed, the port of Churchill holds much promise. Promise · 29 wordsWe will be studying all the options and will be working very hard to complete that and many other nation-building projects in western Canada and right across this country.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 47

3 of 5 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 question asked.

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 intend to continue working with the Premier of Manitoba, with whom we have an extremely productive relationship.”About the working relationship with the premier, not the yes-or-no condition 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 “Indeed, the port of Churchill holds much promise.”Praises the port’s promise without addressing whether the LNG requirement exists.
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 will be studying all the options and will be working very hard to complete that and many other nation-building projects in western Canada and right across this country.”Speaks of studying options and other projects, not the question of a required LNG shipment.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 14

2 of 5 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 intend to continue working”A commitment to keep working with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will be studying all the options and will be working very hard”A commitment with no concrete measure, actor or outcome specified.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20