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Stephanie Kusie

Conservative on Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act 2026-10-20

117 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the Conservative Party is underestimating the true value of having an arm’s-length corporation. This is not new. In Alberta, there is the Alberta Investment Corporation. I believe there are corporations that deal with gaming, lotteries and cannabis. These are all multi-billion-dollar corporations. In fact, in Canada, I suspect we will find there are corporations that deal with procurement. Developing a corporation for the procurement of military supplies and equipment would ensure there would be accountability, transparency and a high sense of independence. Why is it the Conservative Party seems to be opposed to Crown corporations, even if they are at arm’s length from government?”

Statement grade

36 / 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.

Reasoning 40%Claims 60%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 15 wordsat the crux of the member’s question was the example of many independent Alberta organizations.Partly on point Claims · 70 wordsI would like to point out that while Albertans did choose to stay in a federated Canada, ¹which is the right option, I believe, they also responded in eight out of nine other questions that they want more independence from Ottawa in terms of defining their own destiny and feeling responsibility as a province because, frankly, they cannot count on Ottawa or the Liberal government to do it for them.² Reasoning · 32 wordsWhat is really at the root of yesterday and the member’s question is that Albertans have trust within themselves.Unearned certainty What they do not trust is the Liberal government and more Liberal governance.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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 6

5 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 “at the crux of the member’s question was the example of many independent Alberta organizations.”The clause mentions the example of Alberta organizations but does not address the substance of the question regarding procurement.
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 would like to point out that while Albertans did choose to stay in a federated Canada,”The clause shifts focus to Alberta’s choice to remain in a federated Canada.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which is the right option, I believe, they also responded in eight out of nine other questions that they want more independence from Ottawa in terms of defining their own destiny and feeling responsibility as a province because, frankly, they cannot count on Ottawa or the Liberal government to do it for them.”The clause discusses Albertans’ desire for independence from Ottawa rather than the corporate procurement structure.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “What is really at the root of yesterday and the member’s question is that Albertans have trust within themselves.”The clause attributes the question to a general feeling of self-trust among Albertans, not to the procurement 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 “What they do not trust is the Liberal government and more Liberal governance.”The clause directs blame toward the Liberal government instead of addressing the question about corporate structure.

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 · 79

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “What is really at the root”The speaker asserts a definitive causal factor without providing any supporting evidence.

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“Albertans did choose to stay in a federated Canada”Albertans chose to stay in a federated Canada.search
2“they also responded in eight out of nine other questions that they want more independence from Ottawa in terms of defining their own destiny”Albertans responded in eight out of nine other questions that they want more independence from Ottawa in terms of defining their own destiny.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22