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Jenny Kwan

NDP on Government Business No. 13—Proceedings on Bill C‑22 2026-06-17

154 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Tako Van Popta (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, earlier in debate tonight, we heard from the Liberal side of the House suggesting that anybody who was opposed to Bill C‑22 was fearmongering and spreading misinformation. However, the very rational debate coming from the member for Vancouver East would suggest otherwise. Also, I am reading a Global News story that says that social media platforms, satellite companies and telecommunication companies will consider leaving Canada if and when Bill C‑22 passes because they are afraid they are not going to be able to maintain their customers’ privacy, something that they are committed to doing. The secondary concern of these companies seems to be the additional cost of having to maintain digital information for a long period of time. Can the member for Vancouver East comment on those very rational concerns?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Aside 10%Claims 63%Positioning 14%Reasoning 13%

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

Madam Speaker, Aside · 15 wordsit is very unusual for me, as a New Democrat, to agree with the Conservatives.Aside Claims · 18 wordsOn this bill, the Conservatives, the NDP, the Greens and the Bloc are all offering the same voice.¹ Positioning · 8 wordsWhat message does that send to the government?Positioning Reasoning · 11 wordsI think the message is that the government got it wrong. Claims · 79 wordsTo the member’s question about businesses being worried, yes, some of them have indicated to me that they would actually leave Canada should Bill C‑22 proceed because it would put their companies in jeopardy on the privacy protections for their customers.² Equally to the point, it would put them in a liability situation should there be a breach. The backdoor mechanism would create a breach that could actually violate people’s privacy and put those companies in a liability situation. Positioning · 14 wordsOnce the cat is out of the bag, we cannot put it back in.Positioning Reasoning · 9 wordsThat is why we cannot ram through this bill.

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

4 of 4 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “it is very unusual for me,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “as a New Democrat, to agree with the Conservatives.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What message does that send to the government?”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 “Once the cat is out of the bag, we cannot put it back in.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 2

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“the Conservatives, the NDP, the Greens and the Bloc are all offering the same voice”The Conservatives, the NDP, the Greens and the Bloc Québécois all oppose Bill C-22, An Act respecting lawful access.search
2“To the member’s question about businesses being worried, yes, some of them have indicated to me that they would actually leave Canada should Bill C‑22 proceed because it would put their companies in jeopardy on the privacy protections for their customers.”Some businesses have told Jenny Kwan they would leave Canada if Bill C-22 proceeds because of privacy concerns for their customers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20