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Jenny Kwan

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

159 words · 7 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to bring us back to a part of the conversation in which my colleague talked about the government’s removing regulations on dangerous pesticides. Just last week, the Prime Minister announced his food security strategy, and the Liberals are removing important regulations that protect Canadians regarding pesticides. At the same time, the government is cutting public agricultural research capacity at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. These cuts would close research facilities, eliminate scientists and technicians, and end programs like the organic and regenerative agriculture research program. I would like to hear from my colleague about whether, when food security and food sovereignty matter more than ever, my colleague sees the importance of the government’s pausing its changes on these regulations, pausing these cuts and actually working with farmers to protect Canada’s public agricultural research system?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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Thanks 11%Claims 64%Positioning 9%The ask 16%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 17 wordsmy colleague is actually on top of so many of the issues, and he is absolutely spot-on.Thanks Claims · 58 wordsThe Liberal government and the Prime Minister snuck into an omnibus bill, Bill C-30, a tiny sliver of reference that they would be taking away critical regulation and regulatory practices that ensure that our food system is safe with respect to pesticides.¹ This is what the government is doing. Supposedly it is looking after Canadians and our health, Positioning · 14 wordsbut, my goodness, what it is doing is just trying to hide this information, PositioningClaims · 44 wordsand there would be absolutely serious consequences for Canadians. The government claims that it supports science, but it would be gutting science. It is actually not relying on science, and it is putting in jeopardy our health and the scientific knowledge that is there. The ask · 26 wordsI would say that the government absolutely needs to pause this insidious action, do the consultation and reinstate scientific experts in every part of the department.

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “my colleague is actually on top of so many of the issues,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and he is absolutely spot-on.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but, my goodness, what it is doing is just trying to hide this information,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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 bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 100

0 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.

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Claims · 1

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1“taking away critical regulation and regulatory practices that ensure that our food system is safe with respect to pesticides”Bill C-30 contains provisions that take away critical regulations and regulatory practices which ensure that the food system is safe with respect to pesticides.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20