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Harb Gill

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-07

137 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for reminding us of the importance of consulting the union movement. I am pleased to hear him talk about the right to strike and workers’ rights. We in the Bloc Québécois were the first to raise the red flag. My colleague is right. Just yesterday, I met with people from the steelworkers union. Every day we receive comments, emails and requests for meetings from union groups that are extremely concerned about this bill. Contrary to the government’s claims that it continues to stand up for workers’ rights, every day I receive emails and calls from unions that dispute the government’s claims. Yes, it is absolutely essential to consult unions, and no, this bill does not respect the right to strike and workers’ rights. I would like to hear my colleague speak more on the importance of consulting these folks who work every day.”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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Claims 66%Reasoning 23%Positioning 10%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 86 wordsI received an email from an OSSTF district, from Ms. Erin Roy, who is the president of the union.¹ She expressed serious concerns regarding the Canada Labour Code provisions that are introduced in Bill C-39.² She wrote that workers and families are facing real challenges in their daily lives because of the high cost of living, and their right to strike remains as the last leverage that provides them the ability to negotiate fair wages, safe work conditions, secure employment and meaningful solutions for workplace concerns.³ Reasoning · 3 wordsI totally agree. Positioning · 14 wordsThis is the challenge that our friends across the aisle perhaps do not get: PositioningClaims · 5 wordsThese workers are also taxpayers. Reasoning · 29 wordsWe need to show them the respect they deserve and recognize the hard-earned dollars they contribute to the government, as well as what they do for all of us.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

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 the challenge that our friends across the aisle perhaps do not get:”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 77

4 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 the challenge that our friends across the aisle perhaps do not get:”It faults the government’s understanding but adds nothing on consulting unions or the workers’ concerns 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 “These workers are also taxpayers.”It shifts to workers as taxpayers, a point beside the union consultation 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 “We need to show them the respect they deserve and recognize the hard-earned dollars they contribute to the government,”It continues the taxpayer framing, not the importance of consulting unions or their concerns.
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 “as well as what they do for all of us.”It praises workers in general terms without engaging the consultation question raised.

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 · 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“an email from an OSSTF district, from Ms. Erin Roy, who is the president of the union”Harb Gill received an email from Erin Roy, president of an OSSTF district, concerning Bill C-39.search
2“She expressed serious concerns regarding the Canada Labour Code provisions that are introduced in Bill C-39”In the email, Erin Roy expressed serious concerns about the Canada Labour Code provisions in Bill C-39.search
3“their right to strike remains as the last leverage that provides them the ability to negotiate fair wages, safe work conditions, secure employment and meaningful solutions for workplace concerns”In the email, Erin Roy wrote that workers’ right to strike remains their last leverage to negotiate fair wages, safe work conditions, secure employment and meaningful workplace solutions.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19