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Mike Kelloway

Liberal on Government Priorities 2026-10-22

72 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Don Davies (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, Bill C-39 would make drastic changes to our country. It puts the profits of foreign investors over Canadians’ labour rights, environmental protections and indigenous peoples, yet Liberals, aided by Conservatives, are shutting out critical voices who want to be heard. This includes eminent scientists from the Royal Society of Canada who today warned that without major amendments, the bill will inflict irreversible harm. Will the minister extend the special committee hearings to ensure full scrutiny of this sweeping legislation by experts, stakeholders and ordinary Canadians?”

Statement grade

B–

70 / 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.

Thanks 14%Positioning 18%Claims 25%Reasoning 43%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI have a great deal of respect for the member, ThanksPositioning · 13 wordsbut we disagree here.Partly on point This is the time to build and build now.PositioningOff point Claims · 18 wordsAcross the country, large-scale projects will employ Canadian people, will involve Canadian businesses and will use Canadian materials. Reasoning · 31 wordsThe bill catalyzes all of that, and it is very important that we pass the bill because, in particular, when it comes to building Canada, we do that with unionized workers.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Echo ×7“I have a great deal of respect for my colleague.” Said 7 times by 6 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 63

3 of 8 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I have a great deal of respect for the member,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but we disagree here.”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 “This is the time to build and build now.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 40

5 of 8 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.

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 we disagree here.”The statement addresses the conflict regarding the bill but does not respond to the specific request about committee hearings.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “This is the time to build and build now.”This clause makes a general call for national construction without relating to the bill or the procedural question asked.
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 “Across the country, large-scale projects will employ Canadian people, will involve Canadian businesses and will use Canadian materials.”The statement discusses the intended positive effects of the bill on employment and commerce.
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 bill catalyzes all of that,”The statement explains how the bill supports Canadian economic activity.
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 “and it is very important that we pass the bill because, in particular, when it comes to building Canada, we do that with unionized workers.”The statement asserts that passing the bill is an important measure for building Canada.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“I have a great deal of respect for my colleague.”Said 7 times by 6 members.Every time it was said

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 2026-10-24