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Scott Anderson

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

67 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to James Bezan (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the hon. member for Vernon—Lake Country—Monashee for his service as a veteran. It is quite laughable listening to the parliamentary secretary, the member for Winnipeg North. Five months ago, when we were talking about the second iteration or version of the Defence Investment Agency in Bill C-31, he was saying that it was the greatest idea since sliced bread. Now he is up here saying that this new Crown corporation being created for the Defence Investment Agency is the best thing we have created since sliced bread. The Liberals can get up here and make all these claims, but at the end of the day, is this the type of thing we need, or is it just something that gives unfettered power to one minister and access to $1 billion under the general revenue fund? Does it provide opportunities for political interference and corruption and to get away from accountability and transparency?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Aside 24%Positioning 76%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 16 wordsas I said before, we are moving at speeds not seen since the last ice age.Aside Positioning · 51 wordsThese are not generationally quick speeds. These are speeds that have no direction whatsoever. The Liberals are simply meandering along and changing plans. My good colleague across the aisle is here to tell us all that this was the big plan in the first place, but there is no direction whatsoever.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 0

6 of 12 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “as I said before, we are moving at speeds not seen since the last ice age.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “These are not generationally quick speeds.”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 “These are speeds that have no direction whatsoever.”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 “The Liberals are simply meandering along and changing plans.”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 “My good colleague across the aisle is here to tell us all that this was the big plan in the first place,”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 “but there is no direction whatsoever.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

6 of 12 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 “as I said before, we are moving at speeds not seen since the last ice age.”About the slow pace of the government’s work, not whether the bill is needed or concentrates power.
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 are not generationally quick speeds.”A continuation of the point about slow speed, not an answer on the bill’s merits.
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 are speeds that have no direction whatsoever.”About the government lacking direction generally, not the bill or the question put.
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 Liberals are simply meandering along and changing plans.”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 “My good colleague across the aisle is here to tell us all that this was the big plan in the first place,”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 “but there is no direction whatsoever.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-22