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Claude Guay

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

84 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Arnold Viersen (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I am interested in knowing from the member what the differences are between this bill and Bill C-5. We passed Bill C-5 a year ago, and we were expecting projects to be built with lightning speed. I know there are over 500 projects on the list now that have not been approved. I am wondering what the difference is. I am also wondering if the member has any comments about Bill C-69 and Bill C-48. Those bills had the effect of cancelling 14 LNG projects in the country and nine pipelines.”

Statement grade

B+

Average 80 / 100

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

Claims 82%Positioning 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 30 wordsthis bill is based on the lessons that we learned from Bill C-5, ¹and it provides us with an opportunity to apply those lessons to all investment projects in Canada. Positioning · 15 wordsThis is part of our commitment to reach our full potential and build unwavering resilience.PositioningVague promise Claims · 39 wordsThis bill will improve government operations, provide greater clarity and predictability and ensure that decisions on the right projects are made in a timely manner. All this will be done while maintaining the safeguards and transparency that Canadians expect.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

1 of 5 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This is part of our commitment to reach our full potential and build unwavering resilience.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 63

3 of 5 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 “This is part of our commitment to reach our full potential and build unwavering resilience.”A general statement of commitment, not the differences 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 “This bill will improve government operations, provide greater clarity and predictability and ensure that decisions on the right projects are made in a timely manner.”About the bill’s general merits, not how it differs from Bill C-5 or C-69 and C-48.
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 this will be done while maintaining the safeguards and transparency that Canadians expect.”General assurances about the bill, not the comparison asked for.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 78

1 of 5 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 “our commitment to reach our full potential and build unwavering resilience”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, so it cannot be checked later.

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“based on the lessons that we learned from Bill C-5”Bill C-39 (the Building Canada Strong Act) is based on lessons learned from Bill C-5.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19