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Heather McPherson

NDP on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-05

125 words · 11 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would really like to get inside the heads of everyone in the Prime Minister’s Office to find out what they think about a system where we can unravel everything, choose whatever we want, and then, ultimately, make decisions as if it were our own money. I am an entrepreneur and a lawmaker. When I make decisions involving taxpayer money, there is a democratic process. When it comes to my private interests, though, I can do whatever I want with my money. I would like my colleague to tell me what on earth the cabinet members think of the Prime Minister overhauling and dismantling everything.”

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 28%Claims 72%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 27 wordsI disagree with my colleague on one thing. I do not want to be in the hands of cabinet. That seems like a dangerous place to be. Claims · 90 wordsI think the Liberals are not interested in listening. There was a consultation process.¹ Labour unions representing millions of Canadians were very clear on what they needed to see from this legislation.² Instead of actually listening to labour experts, the labour unions and the workers from across this country, they made a choice to stand with corporate interests and to stand with big business against workers in this country.Partly on point It is workers who build our economy. It is workers who pay taxes. It is workers who contribute to our communities. Reasoning · 8 wordsIt is workers we need to be protecting.Off point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 7 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

7 of 7 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 was a consultation process.”About consultation on the bill, not what cabinet members think of the Prime Minister’s actions.
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 “Labour unions representing millions of Canadians were very clear on what they needed to see from this legislation.”About unions’ submissions on the bill, not the attitude of cabinet members asked about.
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 “Instead of actually listening to labour experts, the labour unions and the workers from across this country, they made a choice to stand with corporate interests and to stand with big business against workers in this country.”About the government’s choices on the bill’s consultation, not the cabinet members’ views.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is workers who build our economy.”A general tribute to workers, not tied to the question or the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is workers who pay taxes.”A general statement about workers paying taxes, not the question or the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is workers who contribute to our communities.”A general statement about workers’ community role, not the question or the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is workers we need to be protecting.”A general call to protect workers, not the cabinet question or the bill’s terms.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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 · 2

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“There was a consultation process”There was a consultation process on Bill C-39.search
2“Labour unions representing millions of Canadians”Labour unions consulted on Bill C-39 represent millions of Canadians.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19