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Rebecca Alty

Liberal on Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act 2026-09-21

108 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Martin Champoux (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to see you again, as well as all my colleagues, for this new session of Parliament. I am very happy to see everyone again and to begin the debate on Bill C‑10, which I think is important and I find interesting. My colleague from Côte-Nord—Kawawachikamach—Nitassinan worked very hard on this bill. I think everyone already knows that the Bloc Québécois agrees with the spirit of the bill. I find it interesting that the government wants to establish the position of commissioner for modern treaties, because whenever it takes too long for commitments to be implemented, it is usually because the government is dragging its feet. Government members always give very eloquent speeches and make lofty promises. They always seem impressive, but it is clear that concrete action on the ground is slow to really happen in the various communities. I hope the government and my colleague opposite will be telling us that this also means that the government is ready to commit to finally putting into action what has already been agreed upon. First nations and their governments have been waiting for this, and I think the time has come to take action. Does establishing this position mean that the government is finally ready to deliver on what it has promised?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 22%Reasoning 28%The ask 14%Claims 30%Procedure 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 24 wordsI would like to thank the hon. member for his question, and I would also like to thank the Bloc Québécois for its support.¹Thanks Reasoning · 30 wordsIt is important that the whole House have the commissioner’s reports, so that everyone is aware of the importance of modern treaties and so that people can see the recommendations. The ask · 15 wordsI encourage my colleagues, when they examine the budget, to bear these considerations in mind. Claims · 12 wordsThey will see that the funds are there to support modern treaties.Partly on point Procedure · 7 wordsI would like to raise another point.Procedure Claims · 20 wordsThe commissioner deals solely with the work of the federal government, ²and not with that of provincial or territorial governments.³Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 66

3 of 9 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 “I would like to thank the hon. member for his question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I would also like to thank the Bloc Québécois for its support.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I would like to raise another point.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

6 of 9 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.

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 “It is important that the whole House have the commissioner’s reports,”About the commissioner’s reports going to the whole House, not whether the government will deliver on its commitments.
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 everyone is aware of the importance of modern treaties and so that people can see the recommendations.”About awareness of treaties and seeing recommendations, not whether the government is ready to act on them.
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 encourage my colleagues, when they examine the budget, to bear these considerations in mind.”About considering these matters when examining the budget, not whether the government will implement its promises.
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 will see that the funds are there to support modern treaties.”About funds in the budget supporting modern treaties, not whether the government will deliver on what it has agreed to.
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 commissioner deals solely with the work of the federal government,”About the federal scope of the commissioner’s work, not whether the government will implement its commitments.
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 not with that of provincial or territorial governments.”About excluding provincial and territorial governments from the commissioner’s mandate, not whether the government will deliver.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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 · 3

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 Bloc Québécois for its support”The Bloc Québécois supports Bill C-10, the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act.search
2“The commissioner deals solely with the work of the federal government”The commissioner for modern treaty implementation would deal solely with the work of the federal government.search
3“and not with that of provincial or territorial governments”The commissioner for modern treaty implementation would not cover the work of provincial or territorial governments.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20