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Dave Epp

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

182 words · 16 sentences · 18 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is important to take a look at the legislation and what has taken place since the last federal election when Canadians chose a new Prime Minister. We can take a holistic approach to what it means to build Canada strong. Let us take a look at the building of projects. There are not 500. There are over 24 going through the Major Projects Office in Calgary, one of which has been approved, with a value of billions of dollars. Let us take a look at what took place in Toronto just last month. Literally half a trillion dollars of potential investment is coming to Canada because of the Prime Minister’s relationships and the aggressive nature of our ministers in going out and seeking investments for Canada. This legislation is there to complement building a stronger and healthier economy. Is taking a holistic approach not the best way to look at this?”

Statement grade

C+

68 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 8%Claims 17%Positioning 41%Aside 5%Reasoning 7%The question 12%Promise 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI thank the member for Winnipeg North for his always thoughtful, probing comments and questions.Thanks Claims · 20 wordsHalf a trillion dollars is the net amount of capital that has fled this country in the last 10 years.¹ Positioning · 27 wordsA promise and a summit is what we have had. No one has ever criticized the government’s ability to hold summits, make promises or have photo ops, PositioningAside · 10 wordsand I am sure glossy brochures come with those promises.Aside Reasoning · 6 wordsHowever, what is needed is execution. Claims · 11 wordsThe Prime Minister promised execution at speeds unseen in a generation.² The question · 22 wordsIs the member saying that approving one project in two years is at a speed that has not been seen in generations?³ Reasoning · 7 wordsI think not. I would challenge that. Positioning · 48 wordsWe want to build things. Canada wants it. Canadians need these infrastructure projects. Where is the action behind all of the glossy brochures, all of the photo ops and all of the fancy announcements? That is what Canadians are looking for. That is what we are looking for.Positioning Promise · 16 wordsWe need to scrutinize the legislation properly and then get going, and not just with announcements.

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 38

10 of 10 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 Winnipeg North for his always thoughtful, probing comments and questions.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “A promise and a summit is what we have had.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “No one has ever criticized the government’s ability to hold summits, make promises or have photo ops,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and I am sure glossy brochures come with those promises.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We want to build things.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Canada wants it.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Canadians need these infrastructure projects.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Where is the action behind all of the glossy brochures, all of the photo ops and all of the fancy announcements?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is what Canadians are looking for.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is what we are looking for.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 10 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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 · 3

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“Half a trillion dollars is the net amount of capital that has fled this country in the last 10 years”Half a trillion dollars of net capital has left Canada in the last 10 years.search
2“execution at speeds unseen in a generation”The Prime Minister promised to execute projects at speeds unseen in a generation.search
3“approving one project in two years”Only one major project has been approved through the Major Projects Office in roughly two years since the last federal election.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19