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Mike Kelloway

Liberal on Justice 2026-10-21

76 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Leah Gazan (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister called Bill C-39 “the most consequential legislation” in decades. This is true. It tramples on environmental protections and indigenous and workers’ rights while handing ministers king powers to override constitutional safeguards in the name of the so-called national interest. Our constitutional rights are not an inconvenience. Are the Liberals, with the help of the Conservatives, really trying to build a strong Canada, or are they just working together to build a pipeline to the courts?”

Statement grade

C+

67 / 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.

Positioning 55%Aside 4%Claims 20%Reasoning 9%Promise 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 42 wordsindeed, building Canada strong is focused on building Canada strong, working with every region and working with first nations. It is not just about the duty to consult. It is the right thing to do, working together to build up the country.Positioning Aside · 3 wordsBy the way, AsideClaims · 15 wordsif we look at the bill, it is not about changing standards. That is sacrosanct. Reasoning · 7 wordsWhat it is about is changing processes.¹ Promise · 9 wordsWe can do both and we will do both.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 37

4 of 5 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 “indeed, building Canada strong is focused on building Canada strong, working with every region and working with first nations.”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 not just about the duty to consult.”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 the right thing to do, working together to build up the country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “By the way,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 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 question asked.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 84

1 of 5 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will do both”The statement commits to an outcome without detailing specific measures or success conditions.

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“What it is about is changing processes”Bill C-39 changes processes rather than standards.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22