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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act 2026-06-18

31 words · 1 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Jenny Kwan (NDP). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, the Indian Residential School Survivors Society has provided support to indigenous peoples harmed by Canada’s colonial systems. They were promised by Indigenous Services Canada that they would receive confirmation for their two-year funding by mid-May. Today there has been no action and their funding ends on July 1. Can the parliamentary secretary explain why?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Promise 45%Claims 55%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 14 wordsI would have to get back to the member opposite on that particular question, Vague promiseClaims · 17 wordsbut I know our minister has spoken to this in question period and answered the member’s questions.¹Off point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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 · 0

2 of 3 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 bill under debate.

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 have to get back to the member opposite on that particular question,”About the member’s funding question, not the bill under debate.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but I know our minister has spoken to this in question period and answered the member’s questions.”About the minister’s question period answers on funding, not the bill.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 53

1 of 3 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 “I would have to get back to the member opposite”A commitment to follow up with no date, measure or success condition attached.

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“our minister has spoken to this in question period and answered the member’s questions”The minister has addressed the Indian Residential School Survivors Society funding question in question period and answered the member’s questions.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20