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Elizabeth May

Green on Democratic Institutions 2026-10-23

78 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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

Claims 13%Reasoning 64%The ask 15%The question 8%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 10 wordswe are witnessing the restructuring of Canadian democracy by stealth. Reasoning · 50 wordsReducing the role of Parliament, Bill C-5, Bill C-15, Bill C-30, Bill C-31 and Bill C-39, all operate to create new, unprecedented powers for the Prime Minister and cabinet, ¹and at the same time, allow the government to set aside a wide swath of existing laws as it sees fit.² The ask · 12 wordsRestructuring democracy in this way should be subject to full, transparent debate. The question · 6 wordsWill we be given that opportunity?

At a glance

Nothing lost points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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“operate to create new, unprecedented powers for the Prime Minister and cabinet”Bills C-5, C-15, C-30, C-31, and C-39 are stated to create new powers for the Prime Minister and cabinet.search
2“allow the government to set aside a wide swath of existing laws”Bills C-5, C-15, C-30, C-31, and C-39 are stated to allow the government to set aside existing laws.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24