Analysis · Debate reply · beta

Doly Begum

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-05

140 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Elizabeth May (Green)

“Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my hon. colleague from Scarborough Southwest again on her recent election. Knowing she has not read as many bills as I have in this place, I will say that I have never seen a bill drafted to be as deceitful as this one. I want to put it to her that it is odd that in the summary of what we can expect in the bill, page ii notes that division 2 of part 1 would amend the Building Canada Act, Bill C-5, to say, among other things, in section 99, that the sunset clause on bill C-5, the part that says that this bill would not have an effect five years from this date, would be repealed. It lists four things of less consequence than this one it does not mention. Does my colleague have any comments on the impact of making the draconian power grabs of Bill C-5 permanent?”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 11%Claims 43%Reasoning 46%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 16 wordsI thank the member for her comments and, of course, for welcoming me to the House.Thanks Claims · 28 wordsThere are a lot of things we agree on and some that, even if we disagree, I feel like we can sit together and come to terms on. Reasoning · 19 wordsWe are all here to represent our communities and make sure that the people we represent are well served. Claims · 32 wordsThis bill addresses some of the challenges we are facing right now across this country, especially with the trade war with the U.S., ¹but also challenges with the conflicts across the world. Reasoning · 45 wordsIt is important that we recognize the power we hold within this House. There are decisions we make in this House that are changed over time because of the needs coming from changes, which may be necessary in the future, and when that time comes—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.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 84

1 of 9 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 thank the member for her comments and, of course, for welcoming me to the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

8 of 9 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 “There are a lot of things we agree on and some that, even if we disagree, I feel like we can sit together and come to terms on.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 all here to represent our communities and make sure that the people we represent are well served.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 addresses some of the challenges we are facing right now across this country, especially with the trade war with the U.S.,”Speaks to the bill’s subject generally but not the point about making the C-5 powers permanent.
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 also challenges with the conflicts across the world.”Names trade challenges the bill may address, not the sunset clause question put to her.
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 is important that we recognize the power we hold within this House.”A general remark about the House’s power, not the question on the bill’s permanent powers.
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 are decisions we make in this House that are changed over time because of the needs coming from changes,”Touches on how decisions change over time, without addressing the sunset clause point raised.
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 may be necessary in the future,”A general aside on possible future needs, not the effect of repealing the sunset clause.
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 when that time comes—”An unfinished lead-in on a possible future change, not an answer to the point about permanence.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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“the trade war with the U.S.”Canada is engaged in a trade war with the United States.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19