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Linda Lapointe

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-24

61 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)

“Mr. Speaker, I am disappointed with Bill C-39. Unlike the Liberal MPs, I would say that there are no environmental lawyers who believe this bill protects the environment. I would like to ask whether the government and its MPs are open to significant and serious amendments, because this bill is unacceptable.”

Statement grade

Average 79 / 100

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

Thanks 15%Claims 51%Promise 34%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 9 wordsI would like to thank my highly esteemed colleague.Thanks Claims · 9 wordsBill C‑39 will be studied by a special committee.¹ Promise · 21 wordsIf amendments are suggested and the parliamentarians on that committee accept them, there is definitely a way to move them forward.Vague promise Claims · 22 wordsWhen it comes to the environment, “one project, one year” still involves environmental studies and respect for indigenous peoples’ rights and consultations.²Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

1 of 3 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 would like to thank my highly esteemed colleague.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 76

1 of 3 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.

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 “When it comes to the environment, “one project, one year” still involves environmental studies and respect for indigenous peoples’ rights and consultations.”About the bill’s environmental process, not whether amendments would be accepted.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 57

1 of 3 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 “there is definitely a way to move them forward”The commitment to advance amendments names no actor, measure, date or condition for success beyond the hypothetical already stated.

Claims · 2

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“Bill C‑39 will be studied by a special committee”Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, will be studied by a special committee.search
2““one project, one year” still involves environmental studies and respect for indigenous peoples’ rights and consultations”Under the ‘one project, one year’ approach, environmental studies and consultations respecting indigenous peoples’ rights are still required.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20