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Rebecca Alty

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

163 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Jamie Schmale (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we have listened to the minister’s responses over the past few minutes, and we still have not heard any concrete action the government has taken to correct the mistakes shown in multiple auditors general reports. We still have outstanding issues dealing with education, drinking water, governance and programs, and the list goes on. Unfortunately, there has been no correction. This is the issue we raised about Bill C-10. There were no mechanisms to have enforcement, as I said earlier, other than naming and shaming. What actions is the government going to take to get results for indigenous people and, in this case, first nations?”

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.

Claims 76%Reasoning 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 20 wordswhen looking at the socio-economic conditions of modern treaty partner communities, we see there is an increase in socio-economic conditions, Reasoning · 9 wordswhich shows the importance and value of modern treaties. Claims · 104 wordsI would highlight that it is for the commissioner to continue to strengthen our relationships.Partly on point The commissioner would conduct independent and expert oversight of any activities carried out by the government, would seek to ensure timely and effective implementation and would report directly to Parliament to hold the government accountable on the relationships, objectives and obligations.¹ This is an important report that would be coming to Parliament so that all parliamentarians could see the work being done throughout the year. They would have the opportunity to see what is working and the areas where we need to step up and continue to make progress. Reasoning · 30 wordsThe opportunity and benefit of the commissioner for modern treaties lie in continuing to grow this relationship and highlighting the work that is ongoing and still needs to be done.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 70

4 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 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 “when looking at the socio-economic conditions of modern treaty partner communities, we see there is an increase in socio-economic conditions,”About socio-economic trends in treaty communities, not the actions asked for.
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 “which shows the importance and value of modern treaties.”A general point on the value of treaties, not the actions asked for.
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 would highlight that it is for the commissioner to continue to strengthen our relationships.”About relationships generally, not the concrete actions asked for.
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 opportunity and benefit of the commissioner for modern treaties lie in continuing to grow this relationship and highlighting the work that is ongoing and still needs to be done.”A general statement of the commissioner’s benefits, not the concrete actions asked for.

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 · 1

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“would report directly to Parliament”Bill C-10 would provide that the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation reports directly to Parliament.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20