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Braeden Caley

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-23

156 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Conservative members from British Columbia, I would like to congratulate the member for North Vancouver—Capilano on his victory and welcome him to this chamber. I remember that when I came to Ottawa, my predecessor was also a minister. I know how difficult it is when people say that we have big shoes to fill. I took it as a challenge. I hope the member does too. In the member’s speech, he talked about a lot. I would like to hear how his election was, what he heard on the streets of his riding and what his priorities as a member of Parliament in this parliamentary session are.”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Thanks 6%Procedure 15%Anecdote 72%Promise 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 9 wordsgenuinely, I thank the hon. member across the way.Thanks Procedure · 23 wordsIt is an important opportunity to speak about a lot of what we heard in the community, over the past two months especially.Procedure Anecdote · 113 wordsIt was and is a fascinating time, with so much vulnerability in all the communities we come from given exposure to the trade war, but it is also a time to reflect on a lot of the upside. I found at every door a lot of hope for that too.Off point There was hope in buying more Canadian, investing in more of our own community capacities to build big again, and thinking big again about how our country can build more independence into so many facets of our economy. There was a lot of hope and optimism about that, even for a place with such incredible exposure to the rest of the world’s economy, AnecdotePromise · 11 wordsand we are going to carry those priorities into this House.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 7

8 of 16 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 “genuinely, I thank the hon. member across the way.”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 “It is an important opportunity to speak about a lot of what we heard in the community, over the past two months especially.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “It was and is a fascinating time, with so much vulnerability in all the communities we come from given exposure to the trade war,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “but it is also a time to reflect on a lot of the upside.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I found at every door a lot of hope for that too.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “There was hope in buying more Canadian, investing in more of our own community capacities to build big again,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and thinking big again about how our country can build more independence into so many facets of our economy.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “There was a lot of hope and optimism about that, even for a place with such incredible exposure to the rest of the world’s economy,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

7 of 16 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

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 bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It was and is a fascinating time, with so much vulnerability in all the communities we come from given exposure to the trade war,”About vulnerability from the trade war generally, not the bill’s measures.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but it is also a time to reflect on a lot of the upside.”A general reflection on the upside of the times, not about the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I found at every door a lot of hope for that too.”About hope found at the doors while campaigning, not about the bill.
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 “There was hope in buying more Canadian, investing in more of our own community capacities to build big again,”About buying Canadian and building local capacities, not the bill’s project and supply chain measures.
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 thinking big again about how our country can build more independence into so many facets of our economy.”About general economic independence, not the bill’s specific proposals.
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 “There was a lot of hope and optimism about that, even for a place with such incredible exposure to the rest of the world’s economy,”About optimism heard during the campaign, not the bill’s contents.
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 we are going to carry those priorities into this House.”A promise to carry community priorities forward, without addressing the bill’s measures.

Respect · 100

0 of 16 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 · 0

1 of 16 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 “carry those priorities into this House”A commitment with no measure, date, or success condition named.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20