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Jenna Sudds

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

133 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am a little confused about the motivation of the Conservative Party, along with the Bloc, and why they would oppose corporations. In fact, Crown corporations have a huge history of success, whether it is municipal, provincial or federal. It is a way to ensure more transparency and more accountability, and to have something be at arm’s length of government. These are all positive things we have witnessed for generations, at both the provincial and the national level, yet we have the Conservatives and the Bloc now saying that they do not support it. I am wondering if my colleague could provide her thoughts not only on how it would make it more efficient, but on the fact that there is a high level of accountability and transparency with Crown corporations.”

Statement grade

C+

69 / 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 58%Claims 24%Positioning 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 41 wordsas I shared with the last question, the decision to move forward with a Crown corporation for the new Defence Investment Agency would enable the agency to move more quickly and give it the ability to meet the pace of industry.¹ Claims · 32 wordsAs someone who represents a riding with many companies in both defence and dual-use technologies, a comment I hear often is that it is a challenge for the government to keep pace.² Positioning · 9 wordsHere is the government in action, doing just that.Positioning Reasoning · 36 wordsThe ability to move more quickly, at the speed of commercial contracting, to ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces has the cutting-edge solutions that it truly needs and is looking to acquire is really an opportunity.Partly on point Positioning · 15 wordsI am proud of the work of our government in moving forward with this legislation.PositioningOff 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 · 76

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Here is the government in action, doing just that.”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 am proud of the work of our government in moving forward with this legislation.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 39

5 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 “as I shared with the last question, the decision to move forward with a Crown corporation for the new Defence Investment Agency would enable the agency to move more quickly and give it the ability to meet the pace of industry.”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 “As someone who represents a riding with many companies in both defence and dual-use technologies, a comment I hear often is that it is a challenge for the government to keep pace.”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 “Here is the government in action, doing just that.”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 ability to move more quickly, at the speed of commercial contracting, to ensure that the Canadian Armed Forces has the cutting-edge solutions that it truly needs and is looking to acquire is really an opportunity.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 am proud of the work of our government in moving forward with this legislation.”The clause offers general praise for the legislation without addressing the specific questions of efficiency or accountability.

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 · 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“a Crown corporation for the new Defence Investment Agency”Bill C-40 establishes a Crown corporation called the Canadian Corporation for Defence Investment as the new Defence Investment Agency.search
2“a riding with many companies in both defence and dual-use technologies”Jenna Sudds represents a riding with many companies in both defence and dual-use technologies.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22