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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Business of the House 2026-04-23

192 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Andrew Scheer (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, now it is time for everyone’s favourite part of the parliamentary calendar, the Thursday question. I was hoping the government House leader could update the House as to the business for the remainder of this week and into next week. Specifically, on the heels of recent data showing that Canada once again under the Liberal Prime Minister has the highest food inflation in the entire G7, can we expect any legislation to provide relief at the grocery store? We would be willing to fast-track legislation that would go the full way to lifting federal taxes off gasoline and diesel, should the government want to introduce that legislation as well. One thing that strengthens a dollar and protects currency against devaluation is investors trying to put money into our country. The two Liberal anti-development bills from the Trudeau era, the “no more pipelines” bill and the “no new development” bill, are blocking investment into Canada. Will the government finally repeal those antidevelopment laws that are contributing to the weakening Canadian dollar and helping drive up prices?”

Statement grade

Average 78 / 100

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

Procedure 11%The ask 34%Claims 55%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 21 wordsI have taken careful note of those questions from my hon. colleague, and perhaps I could offer a challenge in return.Procedure The ask · 65 wordsIf he could work with his colleagues over the weekend so that we get a list, a very precise list, of all of the things that constitute, in their minds, inflationary spending, we would certainly rush to agree to have them table that document and would take a look at it before the Minister of Finance rises next week and gives his spring economic update.Off point Claims · 106 wordsIn the meantime, this afternoon, we will move on to consideration of Government Motion No. 9 on the composition of committees.¹ Tomorrow we will continue consideration at second reading of Bill C-25, the strong and free elections act.² On Monday, we will resume consideration at report stage of Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act.³ Next Tuesday, we will begin debate at second reading of the very exciting Bill C-28, the Canadian space launch act, followed by the spring economic statement at 4 p.m.⁴ Finally, on Wednesday, we will start second reading debate of Bill S-3, an act to amend the Weights and Measures Act.⁵

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

2 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I have taken careful note of those questions from my hon. colleague,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and perhaps I could offer a challenge in return.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 52

1 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 question asked.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “If he could work with his colleagues over the weekend so that we get a list, a very precise list, of all of the things that constitute, in their minds, inflationary spending, we would certainly rush to agree to have them table that document and would take a look at it before the Minister of Finance rises next week and gives his spring economic update.”A challenge back to the opposition rather than an answer about what business or legislation the government will bring forward.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 5

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“this afternoon, we will move on to consideration of Government Motion No. 9 on the composition of committees”The House will consider Government Motion No. 9 on the composition of committees this afternoon, April 23, 2026.search
2“Tomorrow we will continue consideration at second reading of Bill C-25, the strong and free elections act”Bill C-25, the Strong and Free Elections Act, is at second reading and the House will continue its consideration on Friday, April 24, 2026.search
3“On Monday, we will resume consideration at report stage of Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act”Bill C-11, the military justice system modernization act, is at report stage and the House will resume its consideration on Monday, April 27, 2026.search
4“Next Tuesday, we will begin debate at second reading of the very exciting Bill C-28, the Canadian space launch act, followed by the spring economic statement at 4 p.m.”On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, the House will begin second reading debate of Bill C-28, the Canadian space launch act, and the spring economic statement will be delivered at 4 p.m.search
5“on Wednesday, we will start second reading debate of Bill S-3, an act to amend the Weights and Measures Act”The House will begin second reading debate of Bill S-3, an act to amend the Weights and Measures Act, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15