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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-09-23

195 words · 8 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Madam Speaker, I have deep respect for my colleague. I want to thank him for volunteering tonight and for coming in. I am going to ask him to volunteer to stand up against a province that is in violation of the Canada Health Act. They are moving toward a private model. That is clear. This undermines the Canada Health Act. It is the responsibility of the government to enforce it. If the government is truly the guardian of our public health care system, it needs to act. It needs to act now. Innovation is one thing, but breaking the law and the rules of the country is another. That is the responsibility of the government. It is the NDP that is showing up here at night. I am volunteering to show up, to stand up for Canadians, because no other party is coming in here to stand up against the privatization of our health care system. We will stand strong to protect our public universal health care system. I hope the government will act and act soon.”

Statement grade

75 / 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 12%Aside 8%Reasoning 44%Claims 35%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 24 wordsI thank the member for his acknowledgement and respect for me as a member of Parliament, which I share with him and reciprocate completely.Thanks Aside · 16 wordsWe can have disagreements in the House, but on this I do not think we disagree.Aside Reasoning · 86 wordsIn fact, what I am saying is that the Government of Canada is deeply committed to preserving the principles that are embedded in the Canada Health Act.Vague promise We are working hand in hand with provincial and territorial partners to strengthen our health care system at a time when we know we need that strong health care system to lift Canadians up, to make sure that we can build a strong Canada and a strong economy, Vague promiseand to assert our sovereignty. It is essential to the country. Claims · 69 wordsWe all take pride in the universal health care system. I have had many debates and issues with the Province of Ontario and how it manages our health care system. I share some of my colleagues’ concerns about making sure that we uphold the Canada Health Act and ensuring that provinces and territories are accountable to that and accountable for the funding that is transferred from the federal government.¹

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

4 of 6 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 the member for his acknowledgement and respect for me as a member of Parliament,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which I share with him and reciprocate completely.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “We can have disagreements in the House,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but on this I do not think we disagree.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 6 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 comment put to the member, and the question on notice.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 45

2 of 6 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 “deeply committed to preserving the principles”The commitment names no action, measure or date for preserving the Act’s principles.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “working hand in hand with provincial and territorial partners to strengthen our health care system”No concrete step, actor role or success measure is given for the strengthening.

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“funding that is transferred from the federal government”The federal government transfers health funding to provinces and territories, which are accountable for how it is used under the Canada Health Act.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20