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Leslie Church

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-25

69 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank the hon. parliamentary secretary for her speech. She spoke about the right to strike. Would she agree that the main problem is that the Canada Labour Code is outdated, especially since it allows the use of scabs during labour disputes? Quebec did away with that about 50 years ago. Because of that provision, labour disputes drag on. Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code and the amendments proposed by Bill C-39 send employers the message that if they let a labour dispute drag on, the government will step in and deal with the situation. When negotiations fail to result in new working conditions, issues that should have been resolved are instead pushed forward to the next round of bargaining, which undermines social cohesion. Does my colleague believe that we should remove the option of using scabs and modernize the Canada Labour Code?”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Positioning 16%Claims 51%Reasoning 33%

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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 11 wordsour unionized workers are the backbone of a strong Canadian economy.Positioning Claims · 35 wordsThis bill takes into account the recommendations made by unions, employers and management representatives during two rounds of public consultations.¹ It seeks to strengthen good-faith bargaining and get better results for workers, employers and Canadians. Reasoning · 23 wordsAs workplaces continue to evolve, labour laws in Canada must evolve with them to ensure that these workplaces remain fair, safe and productive.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

1 of 5 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “our unionized workers are the backbone of a strong Canadian economy.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

4 of 5 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 “our unionized workers are the backbone of a strong Canadian economy.”Praises unionized workers generally without addressing whether scabs should be banned or the Code modernized.
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 bill takes into account the recommendations made by unions, employers and management representatives during two rounds of public consultations.”Describes consultations on the bill but does not answer whether the Code is outdated or scabs should be banned.
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 seeks to strengthen good-faith bargaining and get better results for workers, employers and Canadians.”Speaks of strengthening bargaining under the bill without taking a position on removing scabs or modernizing the Code.
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 workplaces continue to evolve, labour laws in Canada must evolve with them to ensure that these workplaces remain fair, safe and productive.”Offers general views on evolving labour laws without answering the question about scabs or Code modernization.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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

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1“two rounds of public consultations”Bill C-39’s labour measures were developed taking into account recommendations made by unions, employers and management representatives during two rounds of public consultations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20