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Robert Morrissey

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

48 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Dave Epp (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I have appreciated serving with the member at times on FOPO, the Standing Committee on Fisheries and Oceans. I usually come from a freshwater perspective, and he is often a little saltier, I think from his surrounding water. He mentioned in his speech the port overhauls and the St. Lawrence authority overhauls. Did the transport minister consult with the local port authorities and municipal leaders before giving Ottawa expanded intervention powers over their operations? If he did not consult, why not?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Reasoning 62%Claims 38%

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

Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 30 wordsall situations require the government to reflect, with a thoughtful approach, to arrive at a decision that meets the needs of the country and the Canadian economy at all levels.Vague promise Claims · 18 wordsThe government takes that into consideration when making those decisions and when proposing new legislative changes as well.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 48

2 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.

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 “all situations require the government to reflect, with a thoughtful approach, to arrive at a decision that meets the needs of the country and the Canadian economy at all levels.”Speaks generally to how the government approaches decisions, without addressing whether consultations occurred.
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 takes that into consideration when making those decisions and when proposing new legislative changes as well.”States the government considers such matters generally, but does not say whether port authorities and municipal leaders were consulted.

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 · 0

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 “require the government to reflect, with a thoughtful approach”The commitment names no measure, decision, or success condition beyond being thoughtful.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “takes that into consideration when making those decisions”No specific action, date, or testable measure is identified for the government’s side.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-19