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Leah Gazan

NDP on First Nations Clean Water Act 2026-10-09

88 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Jacques Ramsay (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, I would like to know the member for Winnipeg Centre’s thoughts. There is about $4.6 billion in funding associated with this legislation. That is a lot of money. In fact, it is the largest investment that Canada has ever made for clean water for first nations. Does that not say something? Can my colleague tell us what she thinks about this funding? Is that not a strong indication that this government wants to advance the cause of clean water for first nations?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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

Positioning 28%Claims 72%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 7 wordsthat is how sneaky the Liberals are.PositioningOff point Claims · 63 wordsI want to remind the member across the way that it is a court-ordered amount that the government is obliged to spend.¹ I would also like to remind the member that first nations leaders, including the AFN, have been very clear that it is billions of dollars short to equate the cost of ensuring the right to clean drinking water on first nations.² Positioning · 18 wordsI say shame on the government. It is politicizing the right of our kids to clean drinking water.PositioningOff point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

3 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “that is how sneaky the Liberals are.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I say shame on the government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is politicizing the right of our kids to clean drinking water.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 67

3 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.

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 how sneaky the Liberals are.”A jab at the Liberals’ character, not the funding question or the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I say shame on the government.”An exclamation of blame, not a point on the funding asked about or the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is politicizing the right of our kids to clean drinking water.”An accusation about motive, not a point on the funding asked about or the bill.

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 · 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 is a court-ordered amount that the government is obliged to spend”The $4.6 billion in funding associated with Bill C-37 is a court-ordered amount that the government is obliged to spend.search
2“first nations leaders, including the AFN, have been very clear that it is billions of dollars short”First Nations leaders, including the Assembly of First Nations, have said the $4.6 billion is billions of dollars short of the cost of ensuring the right to clean drinking water on First Nations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19