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Angelo Iacono

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-07

81 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Helena Konanz (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my question is pretty simple to my colleague across the floor. I appreciated his presentation. I am fairly new at this. I have only been an MP for a little over a year, close to a year and a half. I just want to know what happened to Bill C-5. Why did it not work? The government was supposed to build at speeds unheard of. I cannot name a project that has come through; maybe the member can. What happened to Bill C-5 and why do we need this new bill?”

Statement grade

76 / 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 5%Claims 46%Reasoning 49%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 4 wordsit is quite simple: ProcedureClaims · 8 wordsreal projects planned out with predictable permitting timelines. Reasoning · 17 wordsAny serious project requires planning. Businesses, workers and communities need to know when decisions will be made. Claims · 29 wordsThat is why Bill C‑39 seeks to make processes more predictable and efficient, with the goal of reaching a federal decision within one year when an application is complete.¹ Reasoning · 23 wordsThis does not mean projects will be approved automatically; it means we are providing a clear timeline while continuing to follow the rules.Partly on 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 · 94

1 of 7 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 “it is quite simple:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

6 of 7 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 “real projects planned out with predictable permitting timelines.”About C-39’s permitting timelines, not the fate or shortcomings of Bill C-5.
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 “Any serious project requires planning.”A general point about project planning, not addressing what happened to Bill C-5 or why the new bill is needed.
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 “Businesses, workers and communities need to know when decisions will be made.”About the need for predictable decisions generally, not the record of Bill C-5 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 “That is why Bill C‑39 seeks to make processes more predictable and efficient, with the goal of reaching a federal decision within one year when an application is complete.”Describes what Bill C-39 would do, but does not answer what became of Bill C-5.
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 does not mean projects will be approved automatically;”About how C-39’s process would work, not the outcome of Bill C-5.
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 “it means we are providing a clear timeline while continuing to follow the rules.”Continues describing C-39’s timelines and rules, not the question about Bill C-5’s results.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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“with the goal of reaching a federal decision within one year when an application is complete”Bill C-39 aims to reach a federal decision within one year when an application is complete.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19