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Jacob Mantle

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-07

90 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Steeve Lavoie (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague. I really enjoy working with him at the Standing Committee on International Trade. I would like to understand something. He talked a lot about major projects, projects of national interest. I think he is aware that projects of this scale take longer than 12 months to complete. I think it is important to keep that in mind. He sits with me at the Standing Committee on International Trade, and he knows very well that what we have heard most often is that businesses need predictability to invest, to move forward, and to ensure growth. They need certainty. I would like to know if my colleague believes that Bill C-39 will provide businesses with the predictability they need to invest.”

Statement grade

49 / 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.

Thanks 24%Claims 49%The ask 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 14 wordsI always enjoy having a discussion with my colleague from the international trade committee.Thanks Claims · 20 wordsI think he was one of the only other members of Parliament who touched on division 8 of this bill.Partly on point Thanks · 8 wordsI applaud him for taking his portfolio seriously.Thanks Claims · 24 wordsThe government has created so much uncertainty.Partly on point The biggest portion of uncertainty right now is that we have no deal with the United States, ¹The ask · 24 wordsso maybe the Liberals should put their elbows down, get back to the table and figure out that problem to give us some certainty.Off 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 · 71

2 of 6 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I always enjoy having a discussion with my colleague from the international trade committee.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I applaud him for taking his portfolio seriously.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 19

4 of 6 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 “I think he was one of the only other members of Parliament who touched on division 8 of this bill.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 government has created so much uncertainty.”About the government having created uncertainty, not whether Bill C-39 itself provides predictability.
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 biggest portion of uncertainty right now is that we have no deal with the United States,”About the absence of a deal with the United States, not what the bill would do.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “so maybe the Liberals should put their elbows down, get back to the table and figure out that problem to give us some certainty.”A demand that the government resolve the US talks, not an answer on the bill’s effect on predictability.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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“we have no deal with the United States”As of October 7, 2026, Canada has no deal with the United States.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19