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Chris Lewis

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-07

113 words · 5 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Maxime Blanchette-Joncas (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to understand the Conservative Party’s position on Bill C‑39 and compare that with its position on Bill C‑5. Let us keep in mind that Bill C‑5 was passed under a gag order with the Conservative Party’s support and that its purpose was to fast-track the development of major projects of national interest. Today, we are considering a bill that makes it possible to circumvent certain environmental laws, not for five years, as set out in Bill C‑5, but indefinitely. I would like my colleague to explain to me why he supported Bill C‑5, but today, he seems to think that Bill C‑39 still does not go far enough when it comes to projects of national interest.”

Statement grade

D–

40 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Procedure 28%Claims 59%Thanks 4%Positioning 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 32 wordsthere was a bit of a delay, but I believe I got the majority of the question from my colleague down the aisle. I will do my very best to answer it.Procedure Claims · 67 wordsOver the next three weeks, 6,400 people in Windsor-Essex will face being out of work right before Christmas.¹ That is 6,400 people who can forget about a Thanksgiving dinner, because that is long gone, and who are going to have to figure out what it will look like under the tree.Off point We can talk all day long about the national projects that, quite frankly, never get started, Partly on pointThanks · 5 wordsand I respect my colleague, ThanksPositioning · 9 wordsbut I am really concerned about those 6,400 workers.PositioningOff point

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 · 54

5 of 11 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “there was a bit of a delay,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but I believe I got the majority of the question from my colleague down the aisle.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will do my very best to answer it.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I respect my colleague,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but I am really concerned about those 6,400 workers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 10

6 of 11 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Over the next three weeks, 6,400 people in Windsor-Essex will face being out of work right before Christmas.”About impending job losses in Windsor-Essex, not the member’s position on C-39 versus C-5.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is 6,400 people who can forget about a Thanksgiving dinner,”About workers losing holiday plans, not the bills under comparison.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “because that is long gone,”About holiday timing, not the member’s position on the bills.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and who are going to have to figure out what it will look like under the tree.”About workers’ holiday plans, not the question on the two bills.
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 “We can talk all day long about the national projects that, quite frankly, never get started,”Touches national projects briefly but does not address why C-5 was supported or whether C-39 goes far enough.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but I am really concerned about those 6,400 workers.”About concern for local workers, not the member’s position on the two bills.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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 · 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“Over the next three weeks, 6,400 people in Windsor-Essex will face being out of work right before Christmas”Over the three weeks following October 7, 2026, 6,400 people in Windsor-Essex face being out of work right before Christmas.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19