Claims 75% Positioning 8% Thanks 3% Reasoning 5% Promise 6% Procedure 1% Aside 1% The ask 1%
Structure · 23 steps
Claims · 9
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Madam Speaker, Claims · 212 words the Conservatives consistently want to go back to the Trudeau era. If they want to go back and do a comparison, they should do a nine-year comparison to Stephen Harper when he was prime minister and the manufacturing sector that lost a quarter of a million jobs in that sector.1 They can contrast that even to the years that the Conservatives dream of all the time: the Justin Trudeau years. At least there was growth in the manufacturing industry. Off point If we get over the facts of the past and start focusing on where we are today and what we have been able to accomplish since the last federal election, members opposite will get a better understanding of why this legislation is so critically important to pass. It is because all Canadians in all regions of the country would benefit through the legislation. It is all about the theme going right from the election through to post-election and to this very day, which is to build a stronger, healthier Canada and an economy that works for all Canadians, and to protect our social programs, as the Prime Minister has done with several programs. The Prime Minister and the cabinet have been aggressively pursuing the issue of expanding Canada’s economy beyond the Canada-U.S.A. border. Positioning · 27 words Unlike the Conservatives, we do take the issue very seriously, to the degree that we have a Prime Minister who is committed to appealing to the world. Positioning Claims · 64 words The Minister of International Trade and others, such as the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Industry, continuously are in different countries, and are working within Canada, to attract opportunities for small businesses, and it is paying off in a very significant way. More than 20 trade and security agreements have been signed in the last 18 months.2 We have other trading opportunities. Partly on point Thanks · 33 words The Minister of International Trade is someone for whom I have an immense amount of respect and for whom I have done a lot of lobbying in regard to the Canada-Philippine trade agreement. Thanks Claims · 67 words I want a Canada-Philippine trade agreement. I was glad when we had the opportunity to meet with President Marcos over a lunch with the Prime Minister and those two leaders recognized that maybe 2026 can be the year for trade.3 The Prime Minister was also having discussions with the leadership in India, saying that we want to achieve that trade agreement, ideally even in the year 2026. Reasoning · 57 words Expanding those trade opportunities beyond the Canada-U.S. border is good for all of Canada. At the end of the day, that is how we are going to be able to protect our sovereignty. That is the way we are going to be able to ensure continual growth, protect important jobs that Canadians have and build upon this. Claims · 57 words These are difficult times with the relationship between Canada and the United States. The issue of Trump, tariffs and trade should be on our minds, because it is on the minds of constituents and on the minds of all Canadians, because it does have a real, tangible economic impact. We do not deny that. We recognize that, Promise · 64 words but we are not going to capitulate. We are still going to fight for the best deal we can with the United States, Vague promise but we are not going to surrender sovereignty in any way in dealing with a final agreement, and we are going to continue to look at ways that we can not only enhance trade opportunities but also attract investment to Canada. Vague promise Claims · 63 words There has not been a prime minister, I would argue, in the history of this country who has generated as much potential commitment to investment in Canada from outside Canada and has even retained some of the pension funds that have been flowing outside Canada. We are talking about billions of dollars, maybe half a trillion dollars, of investments, all within 18 months. Partly on point Procedure · 7 words It is more than just the government. Procedure Claims · 12 words I will concede that it has a lot to do with relationships. Positioning · 36 words We have a Prime Minister who has an A++ relationship and background to be able to protect the interests of Canadians and to talk to other world leaders, whether in the political or financial investment areas. Positioning Claims · 75 words We had a good sense of that just a couple of weeks ago in downtown Toronto. Toronto was open to the world on behalf of Canada, and individuals, investors, premiers and indigenous leaders attended. There was a great deal of input involved in making sure our very first investment summit, 4 which was an invitation to the world, was a success, and it was. We can think of it in terms of half a trillion dollars. Positioning · 30 words Can any member of the House stand up to indicate whether, over an 18-month period of time, any prime minister in Canadian history has attracted that kind of investment commitments? Positioning Partly on point An hon. member: Oh, oh! Hon. Kevin Lamoureux: Claims · 7 words Madam Speaker, it is commitments to invest. Partly on point Procedure · 8 words That is an important point; I recognize that. Procedure Claims · 279 words If we travel outside Canada, as I know many members do, Canada is looked at in a very positive way. People are looking to Canada, in a way they have not in many generations, as a place to invest in, and hopefully we will see that all materialize. That is what I want, that is what this government wants and that is what many of the stakeholders want. We have seen people take off their partisan hats in order to make sure that this team Canada is going to work. Stephen Harper was a guest speaker at the summit and gave closing remarks.5 Premiers from different political parties participated. From my home province of Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew not only participated by trying to get people to invest in the port of Churchill but also provided a tax incentive so investors prepared to invest in the port of Churchill would not have to pay sales tax.6 In terms of the port of Churchill, the Arctic Gateway Group is actually leading the charge. It actually comes from OneNorth, the owners. OneNorth is made up of 41 indigenous and northern communities from Manitoba and, I think, maybe one of the territories.7 This is something that has brought people together, recognizing that it is going to take a team Canada approach to build Canada strong. Partly on point We can think in terms of the Major Projects Office. There are over two dozen major projects.8 The Major Projects Office opened just last year. I think it was in September 2025.9 It is already talking about billions of dollars in tangible investments. There are projects that deal with everything from mining to the port of Montreal, Aside · 12 words which I know, Madam Speaker, you would be happy to hear about, Aside Claims · 21 words and to nuclear energy. There are all forms of projects out there. We have all come together and listed them off, Promise · 10 words and we are going to continue to push for them. Vague promise The ask · 8 words We hope to see the Conservative Party onside.
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×48 Off point ×5 Positioning ×3 Vague promise ×3 Procedure ×3 Thanks Aside
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 83
8 of 64 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Unlike the Conservatives, we do take the issue very seriously, to the degree that we have a Prime Minister who is committed to appealing to the world.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “The Minister of International Trade is someone for whom I have an immense amount of respect and for whom I have done a lot of lobbying in regard to the Canada-Philippine trade agreement.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “It is more than just the government.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We have a Prime Minister who has an A++ relationship and background to be able to protect the interests of Canadians and to talk to other world leaders, whether in the political or financial investment areas.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Can any member of the House stand up to indicate whether, over an 18-month period of time, any prime minister in Canadian history has attracted that kind of investment commitments?” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “That is an important point;” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “I recognize that.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “which I know, Madam Speaker, you would be happy to hear about,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 53
53 of 64 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 bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “the Conservatives consistently want to go back to the Trudeau era.” About the Conservatives’ attachment to the Trudeau era, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “If they want to go back and do a comparison, they should do a nine-year comparison to Stephen Harper when he was prime minister and the manufacturing sector that lost a quarter of a million jobs in that sector.” About job losses under the Harper government, not the bill’s subject.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They can contrast that even to the years that the Conservatives dream of all the time:” A transition into partisan comparison, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “the Justin Trudeau years.” About the Trudeau years as a partisan contrast, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “At least there was growth in the manufacturing industry.” About manufacturing growth under a past government, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “The Minister of International Trade and others, such as the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Industry, continuously are in different countries,” About ministers promoting trade abroad, which touches the bill’s economic aims only in passing.
Partly on point 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 are working within Canada, to attract opportunities for small businesses,” About trade promotion work, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 it is paying off in a very significant way.” About results of trade promotion, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “More than 20 trade and security agreements have been signed in the last 18 months.” About trade and security agreements signed, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “We have other trading opportunities.” About trading opportunities generally, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 want a Canada-Philippine trade agreement.” About wanting a Philippine trade agreement, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 was glad when we had the opportunity to meet with President Marcos over a lunch with the Prime Minister and those two leaders recognized that maybe 2026 can be the year for trade.” About a meeting with President Marcos on trade, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “The Prime Minister was also having discussions with the leadership in India, saying that we want to achieve that trade agreement, ideally even in the year 2026.” About trade talks with India, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Expanding those trade opportunities beyond the Canada-U.S. border is good for all of Canada.” About the benefits of expanding trade beyond the U.S. border, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “At the end of the day, that is how we are going to be able to protect our sovereignty.” About trade as a means of protecting sovereignty, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 is the way we are going to be able to ensure continual growth, protect important jobs that Canadians have and build upon this.” About trade supporting growth and jobs, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “These are difficult times with the relationship between Canada and the United States.” About Canada-U.S. relations, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “The issue of Trump, tariffs and trade should be on our minds,” About Trump, tariffs and trade, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “because it is on the minds of constituents and on the minds of all Canadians,” About constituents’ concern with trade, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “because it does have a real, tangible economic impact.” About the economic impact of tariffs, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We do not deny that.” About acknowledging trade impacts, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We recognize that,” About recognizing trade pressures, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 we are not going to capitulate.” About not capitulating in trade talks, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We are still going to fight for the best deal we can with the United States,” About negotiating with the United States, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 we are not going to surrender sovereignty in any way in dealing with a final agreement,” About sovereignty in a trade agreement, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 continue to look at ways that we can not only enhance trade opportunities but also attract investment to Canada.” About enhancing trade and attracting investment, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 has not been a prime minister, I would argue, in the history of this country who has generated as much potential commitment to investment in Canada from outside Canada and has even retained some of the pension funds that have been flowing outside Canada.” About a prime minister’s record attracting investment, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We are talking about billions of dollars, maybe half a trillion dollars, of investments, all within 18 months.” About investment figures over 18 months, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 will concede that it has a lot to do with relationships.” About relationships driving investment, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We have a Prime Minister who has an A++ relationship and background to be able to protect the interests of Canadians and to talk to other world leaders, whether in the political or financial investment areas.” About the Prime Minister’s rapport with world leaders, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We had a good sense of that just a couple of weeks ago in downtown Toronto.” About the Toronto investment summit, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Toronto was open to the world on behalf of Canada,” About Toronto hosting investors, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 individuals, investors, premiers and indigenous leaders attended.” About summit attendees, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 great deal of input involved in making sure our very first investment summit,” About the first investment summit, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “which was an invitation to the world, was a success,” About the summit as an invitation to the world, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 it was.” About the summit’s success, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We can think of it in terms of half a trillion dollars.” About the summit’s investment figure, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Can any member of the House stand up to indicate whether, over an 18-month period of time, any prime minister in Canadian history has attracted that kind of investment commitments?” A rhetorical question about investment attraction, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Madam Speaker, it is commitments to invest.” Clarifies the investment commitments figure, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “If we travel outside Canada,” About how Canada is viewed abroad, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “as I know many members do, Canada is looked at in a very positive way.” About Canada’s positive image abroad, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “People are looking to Canada, in a way they have not in many generations,” About foreign interest in Canada, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “as a place to invest in,” About Canada as a place to invest, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 hopefully we will see that all materialize.” About hoped-for investment materializing, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 is what I want, that is what this government wants and that is what many of the stakeholders want.” About who wants that investment outcome, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We have seen people take off their partisan hats in order to make sure that this team Canada is going to work.” About a team Canada approach generally, not the bill’s measures.
Partly on point 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 → “Stephen Harper was a guest speaker at the summit and gave closing remarks.” About Harper speaking at the summit, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “Premiers from different political parties participated.” About premiers at the summit, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “From my home province of Manitoba, Premier Wab Kinew not only participated by trying to get people to invest in the port of Churchill but also provided a tax incentive so investors prepared to invest in the port of Churchill would not have to pay sales tax.” About the Manitoba premier and the port of Churchill, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “In terms of the port of Churchill, the Arctic Gateway Group is actually leading the charge.” About the Arctic Gateway Group and the port of Churchill, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “It actually comes from OneNorth, the owners.” About the ownership group behind the port, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “OneNorth is made up of 41 indigenous and northern communities from Manitoba and, I think, maybe one of the territories.” About the communities making up OneNorth, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “This is something that has brought people together, recognizing that it is going to take a team Canada approach to build Canada strong.” About a team Canada approach illustrated by the port, not the bill’s measures.
Respect · 100
0 of 64 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 · 94
3 of 64 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “fight for the best deal we can” A commitment with no measure, date or success condition for how the fight will be waged.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are going to continue to look at ways” An open-ended commitment to keep looking, naming no specific action, actor or deadline.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “we are going to continue to push for them” A promise to keep pushing that names no measure, date or way to judge success.
Claims · 9
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 “the manufacturing sector that lost a quarter of a million jobs in that sector” During Stephen Harper’s nine years as prime minister, Canada’s manufacturing sector lost about 250,000 jobs. search 2 “More than 20 trade and security agreements have been signed in the last 18 months” Canada signed more than 20 trade and security agreements in the 18 months before September 2026. search 3 “we had the opportunity to meet with President Marcos over a lunch with the Prime Minister” The Prime Minister and the speaker met with Philippine President Marcos over a lunch, at which the leaders discussed 2026 as a year for trade. search 4 “our very first investment summit” Canada’s first investment summit was held in downtown Toronto about two weeks before this speech, attended by investors, premiers and indigenous leaders. search 5 “Stephen Harper was a guest speaker at the summit and gave closing remarks” Former prime minister Stephen Harper was a guest speaker at Canada’s first investment summit and gave closing remarks. search 6 “provided a tax incentive so investors prepared to invest in the port of Churchill would not have to pay sales tax” Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew provided a tax incentive exempting investors in the port of Churchill from paying sales tax. search 7 “OneNorth is made up of 41 indigenous and northern communities” OneNorth, an owner of the Arctic Gateway Group, is made up of 41 indigenous and northern communities from Manitoba and possibly a territory. search 8 “There are over two dozen major projects” Canada’s Major Projects Office lists over two dozen major projects. search 9 “I think it was in September 2025.” The Major Projects Office, opened in September 2025, is associated with billions of dollars in investments. search
