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Tim Louis

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-25

153 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Ellis Ross (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member’s speech made significant mention of aboriginal rights and title without actually talking about aboriginal rights and title. There are so many clauses in this bill that affect rights and title and affect the promises made under UNDRIP by the government. One in particular is about enabling the designation of regions of national interest in areas such as energy corridors, transportation corridors and industrial corridors for the purposes of pre-approval. This is an interesting dilemma, because the courts have already said that we cannot have a pre-approval if we are aware of a decision that might infringe on rights and title. We must consult and accommodate. In this equation, we are asking two questions of rights and title: designation of land and the activity. How will the government proceed if it does not get consent on either of these activities?”

Statement grade

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Average 88 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Claims 88%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 18 wordsI respect my colleague. These are the kinds of conversations we need to have now in the House.Thanks Claims · 135 wordsBy setting up an indigenous advisory council, we will get in consultation right away on projects.¹ Also, we will start earlier.Vague promise If we know that projects are going to be in certain areas and certain ports, we are going to start environmental assessments and start working even before a project is put forward. If we are working within departments to do environmental assessments and consultations with indigenous communities in advance, then when things start, when a project comes forward, we will already have baseline data that can be used. Each project will be able to draw from that baseline data and use it moving forward. By doing that in conjunction with working consecutively and having the consultation hub, we can work a lot faster and work together to get things done while protecting indigenous rights.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

2 of 4 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 respect my colleague.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “These are the kinds of conversations we need to have now in the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 68

2 of 4 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 “we will start earlier”It commits to acting sooner without naming any measure, actor or date.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we can work a lot faster and work together to get things done”It promises results with no measure, date or success condition.

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“By setting up an indigenous advisory council”Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, sets up an indigenous advisory council that would allow consultation on projects to begin right away.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20