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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-23

82 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Blaine Calkins (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague across the way mentioned in his speech that the Liberals have a major projects office that was going to approve projects within a year. That is 12 months. This place passed Bill C-5 15 months ago, and yet not a single project has been approved by that office. How long does it take to figure out which companies benefit Brookfield, so that they can approve a few projects?”

Statement grade

B+

84 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Promise 17%Claims 41%Thanks 41%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 14 wordsthe first thing I want to say to my hon. friend is, “Stay tuned.” Claims · 34 wordsThere have been projects in the Canada Gazette.² I would invite him to read the regular distribution of the Canada Gazette. There are 27 major nation-building projects under consideration by the Major Projects Office.¹ Thanks · 34 wordsWhile I am on my feet, I want to thank Dawn Farrell and the entirety of the Major Projects Office, who have done heroic work in building our country over the past 12 months.³Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 54

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 “While I am on my feet, I want to thank Dawn Farrell and the entirety of the Major Projects Office, who have done heroic work in building our country over the past 12 months.”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“There are 27 major nation-building projects under consideration by the Major Projects Office”There are 27 major projects under consideration by the federal Major Projects Office.search
2“There have been projects in the Canada Gazette”Major projects under the Building Canada Act have been listed in the Canada Gazette.search
3“Dawn Farrell and the entirety of the Major Projects Office”Dawn Farrell leads the Major Projects Office.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20