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Costas Menegakis

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-07

119 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Steeve Lavoie (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to set the record straight on two counts before I ask my question. My colleague said that there have been some grand announcements, but nothing concrete. I was actually in Lévis on March 29 for the steel cutting ceremony for the Polar Max icebreaker, so that is one project that is happening. Our government announced an $11‑billion contract to build six icebreakers that will provide jobs for 5,000 people in our region. It also provides predictability for more than 600 suppliers in the region who will be able to invest so they can supply the Davie shipyard. That is what our businesses want. With that, does my colleague still think that we need to stop making announcements that support our businesses?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 83 / 100

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

Claims 77%Positioning 6%Thanks 17%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 43 wordsthe hon. member should be reminded that we are talking about Bill C-39, the build Canada act for major projects across the country of major significance.Partly on point The current government has done none of that. It has not put a shovel in the ground.¹ Positioning · 7 wordsIt is all talk and no action.Positioning Claims · 49 wordsThe Prime Minister is flying all over the world, making agreements and signing things.Off point He brings nothing into the House to be discussed and there is no debate whatsoever in committee, Partly on pointyet, here we are now talking about Bill C-39, a rehash of Bill C-5 of 18 months ago.² Thanks · 20 wordsI commend the member for his question and I hope that he actually does see some action in his riding.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 72

2 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 “It is all talk and no action.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I commend the member for his question and I hope that he actually does see some action in his riding.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 59

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 “the hon. member should be reminded that we are talking about Bill C-39, the build Canada act for major projects across the country of major significance.”About the scope of the debate on Bill C-39, not whether announcements should stop.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The Prime Minister is flying all over the world, making agreements and signing things.”About the Prime Minister’s international travel, not the announcements or projects raised.
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 “He brings nothing into the House to be discussed and there is no debate whatsoever in committee,”About procedural matters of House and committee business, not the question’s subject.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“It has not put a shovel in the ground”The Liberal government has not started construction on any major project under its building agenda (no shovel has been put in the ground).search
2“Bill C-5 of 18 months ago”Bill C-5 was before the House about 18 months before this October 2026 debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19