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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-23

82 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Élisabeth Brière (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the Minister of Transport for his speech on Bill C‑39. I would like to ask him the following question: What reassurance can the government offer to people who have concerns about the right to strike, and how can it explain to them that this bill actually aims to make it easier for unions and workers to reach agreements?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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Thanks 28%Claims 45%Reasoning 27%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 23 wordsI thank my colleague from Sherbrooke, who is also calling for a more secure future for local businesses and entrepreneurs in her riding.Thanks Claims · 37 wordsCanadian workers have a constitutional right to strike.¹ In that context, we have proposed measures, such as appointing a special mediator.² This process is tailored to particularly challenging cases. We know that 95% of disputes are settled, ³Reasoning · 22 wordsbut for the remaining 5%, we think there should be a special mediator to help both parties come to an agreement without—

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What the tags mean

Signal · 68

1 of 1 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 thank my colleague from Sherbrooke, who is also calling for a more secure future for local businesses and entrepreneurs in her riding.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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“Canadian workers have a constitutional right to strike”Canadian workers have a constitutional right to strike.search
2“appointing a special mediator”The government has proposed appointing a special mediator as one of its measures in Bill C-39.search
3“95% of disputes are settled”95% of labour disputes are settled (without reaching the remaining 5% covered by the special mediator process).search

Analysed on 2026-10-20