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Leah Gazan

NDP on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-05

59 words · 3 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the member made reference to the issue of labour. I would like to get her to think about essential services. The Manitoba government actually asked the Manitoba Labour Board to order striking Dynacare employees back to work. It used the mechanism of the labour board, and the labour board agreed that Dynacare is an essential service. Whether it is an NDP government in Manitoba or Conservatives in other jurisdictions, they seem to recognize essential services. Does this particular member or the federal NDP recognize essential services?”

Statement grade

77 / 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.

Reasoning 83%Claims 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 17 wordsI respect the charter. That means the right to strike and the right to free collective bargaining.¹ Claims · 10 wordsThe minister is talking about how they consulted with labour, Reasoning · 32 wordsbut I think labour is experiencing what indigenous people in Canada have experienced since time immemorial: The government says it consults, and then it violates the Constitution and does what it wants.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 · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 47

6 of 6 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 “I respect the charter.”States respect for the charter, but does not address whether essential services are recognized.
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 means the right to strike and the right to free collective bargaining.”Names the rights the member upholds, but does not say whether essential services are recognized.
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 is talking about how they consulted with labour,”Refers to the minister’s consultation with labour, not the essential services 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 “but I think labour is experiencing what indigenous people in Canada have experienced since time immemorial:”Draws a parallel between labour and indigenous peoples, without addressing essential services.
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 government says it consults,”Describes consultation as a pattern of government conduct, not whether essential services are recognized.
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 then it violates the Constitution and does what it wants.”Asserts the government violates the Constitution after consulting, which does not answer the essential services question.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 right to strike and the right to free collective bargaining”The Charter is understood to protect the rights to strike and to free collective bargaining.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19