Procedure 8% Thanks 9% Claims 50% Positioning 18% Reasoning 7% The ask 8% Aside 1%
Structure · 48 steps
Claims · 10
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 11 words first of all, I would like to deviate slightly from protocol, Procedure Thanks · 23 words as I would like to speak about a colleague who is held in high regard by all. His zest for life is unmatched. Thanks Claims · 18 words I am, of course, referring to our colleague from Côte-du-Sud—Rivière-du-Loup—Kataskomiq—Témiscouata, who suffered a serious medical emergency last week.1 Thanks · 64 words I would like to commend his assistant, Lauriane, who acted with calm and composure. Without her, our colleague would probably no longer be with us today. I thank her for what she did. On behalf of the member for Côte-du-Sud—Rivière-du-Loup—Kataskomiq—Témiscouata, I would also like to thank all my colleagues on both sides of the House who have written to wish him a speedy recovery. Thanks Claims · 29 words It is clear that we can rise above our differences and move beyond party politics. Unearned certainty This member is clearly held in high regard by all our colleagues in Ottawa. Unearned certainty Thanks · 36 words Finally, on behalf of all parliamentarians, I would like to wish my colleague a speedy recovery. May he get plenty of rest and return to us in fine form in the fall. Be well, my friend. Thanks Procedure · 64 words I am very pleased to rise in the House today to speak to Bill C-30, spring economic update 2026 implementation act. As the parliamentary session draws to a close and members return to their communities, I want to take this solemn moment to offer a rigorous assessment of the past few months, an assessment that, unfortunately, can be summed up in a single word: Procedure Positioning · 34 words respect. Actually, it is more accurately described as flagrant, persistent, calculated and insulting disrespect on the part of the Liberal government, day after day, toward Parliament, toward our democratic institutions, and toward all Canadians. Positioning Partly on point Reasoning · 8 words The Parliament of Canada is a sacred place. Claims · 27 words This is where 343 duly elected members gather to convey the voices, fears, hopes and needs of over 40 million citizens from coast to coast to coast. Positioning · 31 words It is the beating heart of our democracy. Off point What have the Liberals been doing throughout this parliamentary session, and particularly over the past two weeks? They have been stifling democratic debate. Positioning Claims · 87 words They have been shutting down debate over and over through heavy-handed closure motions on bills that are critically important to the future of our country. They shut down debate on Bill C‑14.2 They shut down debate on Bill C‑26.3 They shut down debate on Bill C‑20.4 They shut down debate on Bill C‑9.5 Off point Finally, they shut down debate on Bill C‑30.6 Elected officials did not have the time to study the legislation, question experts in committee or amend the clauses, which needed quite a bit of work. Positioning · 42 words I have a simple question, one that millions of taxpayers are asking: How can Canadians trust the Liberals to manage their money? That is a fundamental question. The Conservatives are asking this on behalf of Canadians, who are still awaiting an answer. Positioning Partly on point Procedure · 7 words This government’s contempt does not stop there. Procedure Positioning · 12 words The Liberals have shown that they have no respect for taxpayers’ money. Positioning Claims · 20 words Day after day, Canadians send money to Ottawa and ask us to manage it wisely in order to deliver services. Reasoning · 7 words That is what we need to do. Positioning · 16 words However, what the Liberals have done is add more bureaucracy and create a never‑ending financial fiasco. Positioning Partly on point Procedure · 3 words Facts are facts. Procedure Unearned certainty Claims · 17 words The Cúram software project had an initial budget of $1.75 billion.7 It ended up costing $6.6 billion.8 Positioning · 23 words Instead of calling for an investigation, expressing outrage and saying that this is unacceptable, what did the Liberals do in the economic update? Positioning Claims · 115 words They added another $500 million to that project.9 Employees are telling us that what they need is not more money, but to be heard. Employees working with the Cúram system have written to me and spoken to me over the phone. They say that the system is not working and that they are not being listened to, unfortunately. I reached out to the minister. I offered to meet with her and with the employees who use the Cúram system so that they can tell us what is not working so that she could fix it. She turned down my offer. Employees are willing to help us and to help the Liberal government fix this fiasco, Positioning · 11 words but what did the Liberals do? They turned a deaf ear. Positioning Claims · 68 words The situation involving Maritime Launch Services is a financial scandal. A private company is leasing a parcel of land for $13,500 and subleasing it to the federal government for $20 million a year for 10 years, for a total of $200 million.10 Then the government asks Canadians to send a portion of their hard-earned paycheque every Thursday, telling them that it is going to manage the money properly. Positioning · 3 words It is embarrassing. Positioning Claims · 153 words I asked the minister some clear questions. Who signed the contract? Who read the contract? When did the minister meet with that company? I did not get any answers. For the past few years, we have been fortunate to have social media to keep us connected to the population. People are furious. They are writing to ask me whether the minister gave me an answer and whether he told me who signed the contract. They are asking why I am not allowed to know who signed the contract. This is a flagrant breakdown in transparency on the part of the government. Off point I asked the minister if I could go meet with the government employees who are telling us that things are not working right but that they are prepared to help us. They have been working with the system for years and are ready to help us because they know it inside out. The ask · 22 words I am asking the minister to let me go meet with these employees so that they can explain what is going wrong, Reasoning · 5 words because that is our role. Claims · 7 words The minister refuses to meet with them. Procedure · 4 words This is no joke. Procedure Claims · 66 words People working for the government want to help us, but the government refuses to meet with them. Canadians are frustrated about the way things are being handled, and opposition members are frustrated about how we are being treated right now. Partly on point When I asked the minister a question about the lease, he said he would set up a meeting so I could get to know some astronauts. Positioning · 5 words Quite frankly, that is embarrassing. Positioning Claims · 16 words I do not want to meet with the astronauts; I want to meet with the managers. Off point Reasoning · 57 words Our role is to manage the money that Canadians entrust to us. We must manage this money the way good fathers and mothers do and, above all, the way good managers do. We need to use that money wisely. We must give Canadians services that are worth the money they entrust to us. That is our role. Partly on point Claims · 13 words However, right now, the government is operating by stifling debate over and over. Positioning · 18 words The government is muzzling the opposition and working without respecting Canadians and the money they entrust to us. Positioning Claims · 19 words We are getting ready to go back to our ridings, get back to our communities and see our constituents. The ask · 18 words I hope that my Liberal colleagues will also go out and meet with Canadians and listen to them. Partly on point Claims · 26 words I have had the privilege of serving at both the municipal and provincial levels, and now I have the privilege of serving at the federal level. Off point Procedure · 7 words I have always said the same thing: Procedure Reasoning · 15 words It is a great privilege to be the eyes, ears and voice of our constituents. Off point The ask · 16 words I hope the Liberals will be the eyes, ears and voice of their constituents this summer, Positioning · 28 words because they are probably going to be surprised by what they hear. Canadians are not happy that their public finances are being mismanaged. They do not like that. Positioning Partly on point Procedure · 17 words In closing, I would like to share my hopes for when Parliament returns from the summer recess. Procedure The ask · 47 words I hope the government will respect Parliament and answer questions honestly, so that we get real answers. I hope the government will invest in the community rather than continuing to fund bureaucracy. I hope the government will manage Canadians’ money in a responsible, disciplined and transparent manner. Aside · 11 words The people listening to us are probably thinking I am dreaming. Aside Partly on point Positioning · 25 words On this side of the House, we will always be there to stand up for Canadians and to ensure that their money is managed wisely. Positioning Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×29 Off point ×29 Positioning ×23 Thanks ×9 Procedure ×8 Unearned certainty ×3 Aside Vague promise
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Signal · 57
41 of 103 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “first of all, I would like to deviate slightly from protocol,” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “as I would like to speak about a colleague who is held in high regard by all.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “His zest for life is unmatched.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would like to commend his assistant, Lauriane, who acted with calm and composure.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Without her, our colleague would probably no longer be with us today.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank her for what she did.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “On behalf of the member for Côte-du-Sud—Rivière-du-Loup—Kataskomiq—Témiscouata, I would also like to thank all my colleagues on both sides of the House who have written to wish him a speedy recovery.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Finally, on behalf of all parliamentarians, I would like to wish my colleague a speedy recovery.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “May he get plenty of rest and return to us in fine form in the fall.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Be well, my friend.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I am very pleased to rise in the House today to speak to Bill C-30, spring economic update 2026 implementation act.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “As the parliamentary session draws to a close and members return to their communities, I want to take this solemn moment to offer a rigorous assessment of the past few months, an assessment that, unfortunately, can be summed up in a single word:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “respect.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Actually, it is more accurately described as flagrant, persistent, calculated and insulting disrespect on the part of the Liberal government, day after day, toward Parliament, toward our democratic institutions,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and toward all Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is the beating heart of our democracy.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “What have the Liberals been doing throughout this parliamentary session,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and particularly over the past two weeks?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They have been stifling democratic debate.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I have a simple question, one that millions of taxpayers are asking:” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “How can Canadians trust the Liberals to manage their money?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is a fundamental question.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The Conservatives are asking this on behalf of Canadians, who are still awaiting an answer.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “This government’s contempt does not stop there.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The Liberals have shown that they have no respect for taxpayers’ money.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “However, what the Liberals have done is add more bureaucracy and create a never‑ending financial fiasco.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “Facts are facts.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Instead of calling for an investigation, expressing outrage and saying that this is unacceptable, what did the Liberals do in the economic update?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “but what did the Liberals do?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They turned a deaf ear.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is embarrassing.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “This is no joke.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Quite frankly, that is embarrassing.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The government is muzzling the opposition and working without respecting Canadians and the money they entrust to us.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I have always said the same thing:” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “because they are probably going to be surprised by what they hear.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Canadians are not happy that their public finances are being mismanaged.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “They do not like that.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “In closing, I would like to share my hopes for when Parliament returns from the summer recess.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “The people listening to us are probably thinking I am dreaming.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “On this side of the House, we will always be there to stand up for Canadians and to ensure that their money is managed wisely.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 48
58 of 103 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 bill under debate.
Partly on point 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 → “respect.” A one-word summary of the session’s tone, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “Actually, it is more accurately described as flagrant, persistent, calculated and insulting disrespect on the part of the Liberal government, day after day, toward Parliament, toward our democratic institutions,” A charge about the government’s conduct toward Parliament, not the bill’s content.
Partly on point 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 → “and toward all Canadians.” Continues the charge about disrespect, not what the bill does.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The Parliament of Canada is a sacred place.” About Parliament as an institution, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “This is where 343 duly elected members gather to convey the voices, fears, hopes and needs of over 40 million citizens from coast to coast to coast.” About the composition of Parliament, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It is the beating heart of our democracy.” A general remark about democracy, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They shut down debate on Bill C‑14.” About closure on Bill C-14, not the bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They shut down debate on Bill C‑26.” About closure on Bill C-26, not the bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They shut down debate on Bill C‑20.” About closure on Bill C-20, not the bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They shut down debate on Bill C‑9.” About closure on Bill C-9, not the bill under debate.
Partly on point 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 → “I have a simple question, one that millions of taxpayers are asking:” A rhetorical question about trusting the government, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “How can Canadians trust the Liberals to manage their money?” A question about the government’s trustworthiness, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “That is a fundamental question.” Restates the rhetorical question, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “The Conservatives are asking this on behalf of Canadians, who are still awaiting an answer.” A call for an answer to that question, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “The Liberals have shown that they have no respect for taxpayers’ money.” A charge about respect for taxpayers’ money, not the bill itself.
Partly on point 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 → “Day after day, Canadians send money to Ottawa and ask us to manage it wisely in order to deliver services.” A general statement about public money, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “That is what we need to do.” A general statement about managing services, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “However, what the Liberals have done is add more bureaucracy and create a never‑ending financial fiasco.” A general charge about bureaucracy, not a specific measure of the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The situation involving Maritime Launch Services is a financial scandal.” About the Maritime Launch Services lease, not a measure of the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “A private company is leasing a parcel of land for $13,500 and subleasing it to the federal government for $20 million a year for 10 years, for a total of $200 million.” Details of a lease outside the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Then the government asks Canadians to send a portion of their hard-earned paycheque every Thursday, telling them that it is going to manage the money properly.” About taxpayers generally and the lease, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It is embarrassing.” A remark on the lease matter, not the bill.
Off point 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 asked the minister some clear questions.” Questions about the lease contract, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Who signed the contract?” About the lease contract, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Who read the contract?” About the lease contract, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “When did the minister meet with that company?” About meetings with the lease company, not the bill.
Off point 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 did not get any answers.” About unanswered lease questions, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “For the past few years, we have been fortunate to have social media to keep us connected to the population.” About social media and constituents’ reactions to the lease matter, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “People are furious.” About public anger over the lease matter, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They are writing to ask me whether the minister gave me an answer and whether he told me who signed the contract.” About constituents’ questions on the lease, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They are asking why I am not allowed to know who signed the contract.” About constituents’ questions on the lease, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “This is a flagrant breakdown in transparency on the part of the government.” About transparency on the lease, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Canadians are frustrated about the way things are being handled,” A general statement of Canadians’ frustration, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “and opposition members are frustrated about how we are being treated right now.” About members’ frustration with treatment, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “When I asked the minister a question about the lease, he said he would set up a meeting so I could get to know some astronauts.” About the minister’s response on the lease matter, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Quite frankly, that is embarrassing.” A remark on the lease exchange, not the bill.
Off point 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 do not want to meet with the astronauts;” About the astronauts meeting offer, not the bill.
Off point 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 want to meet with the managers.” About meeting managers on the lease, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Our role is to manage the money that Canadians entrust to us.” A general statement about managing public money, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 must manage this money the way good fathers and mothers do and, above all, the way good managers do.” A general statement about how money should be managed, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 need to use that money wisely.” A general statement about spending wisely, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 must give Canadians services that are worth the money they entrust to us.” A general statement about services, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “That is our role.” A general statement about members’ role, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 are getting ready to go back to our ridings, get back to our communities and see our constituents.” About returning to ridings, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “I hope that my Liberal colleagues will also go out and meet with Canadians and listen to them.” A hope that Liberals meet constituents, not the bill.
Off point 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 have had the privilege of serving at both the municipal and provincial levels,” About the member’s own career history, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and now I have the privilege of serving at the federal level.” About the member’s own service, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It is a great privilege to be the eyes, ears and voice of our constituents.” About the member’s role as a representative, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “I hope the Liberals will be the eyes, ears and voice of their constituents this summer,” A hope about Liberals hearing constituents, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “because they are probably going to be surprised by what they hear.” A prediction about what constituents will say, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Canadians are not happy that their public finances are being mismanaged.” A general claim about public finances, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “They do not like that.” A general statement of public displeasure, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “I hope the government will respect Parliament and answer questions honestly,” A hope about the government’s conduct, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “so that we get real answers.” A hope about getting answers, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “I hope the government will invest in the community rather than continuing to fund bureaucracy.” A general hope about investment priorities, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “I hope the government will manage Canadians’ money in a responsible, disciplined and transparent manner.” A hope about general fiscal conduct, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “The people listening to us are probably thinking I am dreaming.” A closing aside about listeners’ reaction, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “On this side of the House, we will always be there to stand up for Canadians and to ensure that their money is managed wisely.” Praise of his own side’s standing up for Canadians, not the bill.
Respect · 100
0 of 103 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 · 93
4 of 103 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “It is clear that” The phrase asserts certainty in place of any evidence about colleagues rising above differences.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “is clearly held in high regard by all” The word ‘clearly’ presents an unverifiable claim about everyone’s regard as self-evident.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “Facts are facts” The formula asserts certainty and replaces citing a source for the figures that follow.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we will always be there to stand up for Canadians” The commitment names no measure, date or success condition.
Claims · 10
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 “suffered a serious medical emergency last week” The member for Côte-du-Sud—Rivière-du-Loup—Kataskomiq—Témiscouata suffered a serious medical emergency in June 2026. search 2 “They shut down debate on Bill C‑14” The government moved closure on Bill C-14 during the 2026 parliamentary session. search 3 “They shut down debate on Bill C‑26” The government moved closure on Bill C-26 during the 2026 parliamentary session. search 4 “They shut down debate on Bill C‑20” The government moved closure on Bill C-20 during the 2026 parliamentary session. search 5 “They shut down debate on Bill C‑9” The government moved closure on Bill C-9 during the 2026 parliamentary session. search 6 “they shut down debate on Bill C‑30” The government moved closure on Bill C-30 during the 2026 parliamentary session. search 7 “The Cúram software project had an initial budget of $1.75 billion” The Cúram software project’s initial budget was $1.75 billion. search 8 “It ended up costing $6.6 billion” The Cúram software project ended up costing $6.6 billion. search 9 “They added another $500 million to that project” The 2026 economic update added $500 million in funding to the Cúram software project. search 10 “leasing a parcel of land for $13,500 and subleasing it to the federal government for $20 million a year for 10 years, for a total of $200 million” Maritime Launch Services leases land for $13,500 and subleases it to the federal government for $20 million a year for 10 years, totalling $200 million. search
