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Dave Epp

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

131 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Eric Melillo (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member spoke quite eloquently about the rhetoric versus the reality of the Prime Minister. I am just wondering if he wants to expand on that. The Liberals have had almost two years with the Prime Minister. He is nearly halfway through his mandate and still no new projects have been approved. Could the member speak to that difference, from the rhetoric of the Prime Minister to the reality that Canadians are facing?”

Statement grade

A–

88 / 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.

Aside 35%Claims 65%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 25 wordswitnessing the government, the old one and the new one, has actually made me appreciate our health care system and its ability to treat whiplash.Aside Claims · 85 wordsThis government, on the rhetoric side, has gone from supporting carbon taxes, environmental considerations above all others and cancelling seven LNG projects that are on the books, to stating that it is going to move at speeds unheard of.¹ The rhetoric has caused whiplash. The Liberals have actually taken some of our policies and implemented them in half measures. What has not come forward yet is the evidence. We have one project in two years that has been announced, with Chinese steel by the way.² Aside · 21 wordsMissouri is the show-me state, and as it would say, “Show me the evidence”, after we have properly scrutinized this legislation.Aside

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

3 of 3 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “witnessing the government, the old one and the new one, has actually made me appreciate our health care system and its ability to treat whiplash.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Missouri is the show-me state,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and as it would say, “Show me the evidence”, after we have properly scrutinized this legislation.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 3 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“and as it would say, “Show me the evidence”, after we have properly scrutinized this legislation.”

Because“What has not come forward yet is the evidence.”

“We have one project in two years that has been announced, with Chinese steel by the way.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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“cancelling seven LNG projects”The Liberal government cancelled seven LNG projects that were on the books.search
2“one project in two years that has been announced”Under the current government, only one major project has been announced in two years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19