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Mike Kelloway

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-24

133 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kristina Tesser Derksen (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.

“Madam Speaker, for me, the underlying sentiment of this bill is about unity. It is about Canadians coming together regardless of political affiliation or background and understanding that it is a pivotal time for our country to have national unity. Just a few moments ago, the opposition member for Thornhill mentioned the lasting legacy of former prime minister Stephen Harper. Former prime minister Harper delivered closing remarks at the Canada investment summit recently. I would like to ask my colleague, the parliamentary secretary, what he thinks it means to Canadians and what it means to him and the people in his riding that a former Conservative prime minister delivered remarks with such an undercurrent of unity, of coming together for Canada and of support for the investment summit that was held by our Prime Minister?”

Statement grade

Average 78 / 100

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

Procedure 11%Anecdote 26%Reasoning 63%

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

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 14 wordsI will go back to Cape Breton for a second to tie this together.Procedure Anecdote · 35 wordsMy father was in charge of mine rescue for about 35 years.¹ He trained the individuals who went underground to save or recover folks, and he often talked about the idea that crisis reveals character.AnecdoteOff point Reasoning · 84 wordsI see with leadership here in the House and leadership outside of the House, and I will give former prime minister Harper his due, that crisis reveals character.Partly on point We are at an inflection point in this country that requires all of us to come together and work together. That does not mean we cannot be questioned, but cynicism never created a business, cynicism never built a house, cynicism never fed a hungry child and cynicism is not what is going to build this country.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 57

4 of 11 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will go back to Cape Breton for a second to tie this together.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “My father was in charge of mine rescue for about 35 years.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “He trained the individuals who went underground to save or recover folks,”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 he often talked about the idea that crisis reveals character.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 57

7 of 11 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 “My father was in charge of mine rescue for about 35 years.”A personal family anecdote about mine rescue work, 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 “He trained the individuals who went underground to save or recover folks,”Continues the personal story about the member’s father, 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 “and he often talked about the idea that crisis reveals character.”A saying about crisis and character from the personal story, 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 “I see with leadership here in the House and leadership outside of the House,”Touches on leadership and national unity in general terms without addressing the bill’s 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 I will give former prime minister Harper his due, that crisis reveals character.”Praise of former prime minister Harper’s character, not anything 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 “That does not mean we cannot be questioned,”A general point about being questioned, not tied to any measure of 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 “but cynicism never created a business, cynicism never built a house, cynicism never fed a hungry child and cynicism is not what is going to build this country.”A broad statement about cynicism and building the country, without addressing what the bill does.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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 · 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“My father was in charge of mine rescue for about 35 years”The speaker’s father was in charge of mine rescue for about 35 years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20