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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Air Transportation 2026-09-21

76 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Sébastien Lemire (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, we take that to mean “no”. Aéroports de Montréal comprises representatives of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, the Government of Quebec, and of the airlines. Essentially, they are representatives from Quebec because the airport sector plays a vital role in Quebec’s economy. Somehow though, this was not important enough for anyone in the government to pick up the phone and call Quebec to consult them. How can the Liberals justify this total lack of respect and consideration for the Government of Quebec and for Quebeckers?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 70 / 100

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

Procedure 16%Claims 41%Reasoning 43%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 12 wordsif we take a look around the world, what do we see?Procedure Claims · 31 wordsCanadians’ pension funds, including funds such as the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, are not only investing but they are also operating airports in Australia, Asia and across Europe.¹ Reasoning · 33 wordsWe believe that, since Canada is lagging behind in this area, it is high time that our pension funds are brought home and invested in our airports.Vague promise That way, this expertise benefits Canadians.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 80

1 of 5 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 “if we take a look around the world, what do we see?”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

3 of 5 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.

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 “Canadians’ pension funds, including funds such as the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, are not only investing but they are also operating airports in Australia, Asia and across Europe.”About Canadian pension funds operating foreign airports, not the lack of consultation with Quebec.
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 “We believe that, since Canada is lagging behind in this area, it is high time that our pension funds are brought home and invested in our airports.”Defends bringing pension funds into Canadian airports rather than answering why Quebec was not consulted.
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 “That way, this expertise benefits Canadians.”A stated benefit of the privatization model, not a justification of the absence of consultation.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 53

1 of 5 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “our pension funds are brought home and invested in our airports”The statement commits to a policy direction without specifying the actors or timeline required to achieve the goal.

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“Canadians’ pension funds, including funds such as the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, are not only investing but they are also operating airports in Australia, Asia and across Europe”Canadian pension funds, including the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, invest in and operate airports in Australia, Asia and Europe.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20