Procedure 5% Reasoning 10% Claims 58% Positioning 23% Thanks 1% The question 2%
Structure · 20 steps
Claims · 8
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 30 words it is a pleasure to rise and address the House on the important issue of Canada’s natural resources and how those resources can be of great value to all Canadians. Procedure Reasoning · 79 words If we really want to take a look at how the Government of Canada has been addressing that issue, we have to understand just how important collaborative federalism is, meaning that Ottawa works with our provinces and other stakeholders on doing the things we are doing in order to build that stronger and healthier economy. When we take a look at the legislation before us today, we should also take a look at what has been happening since 1972. Claims · 46 words We had a great deal of commitment to our environment even back then, including from industries and different stakeholders, including the provinces, indigenous community leaders or the federal government, Partly on point and an understanding of the dangers of such things as oil spills and protecting the B.C. coastline. Positioning · 82 words It is important that we continue to look at ways to encourage and support that collaborative approach in building a stronger and healthier Canada. Partly on point It is something the Prime Minister and this government have strived to achieve since the last federal election when Canadians made the decision to elect a new Prime Minister. Off point This is a government that understands the importance of building an economy that works for all Canadians and the benefits of doing so, and in working with other provinces. Positioning Partly on point Claims · 10 words British Columbia just had an election, as we all know, Off point Unearned certainty Thanks · 11 words and I congratulate the new Premier-elect, Lorne Doerkson, on his election.1 Thanks Claims · 99 words I listened very attentively to what he had to say; there were a lot of common links with what the Prime Minister of Canada has been talking about. Off point We will see that not only are there concerns about the environment, but there are also concerns in regards to how we can actually build that stronger Canada and the important role that British Columbia plays in that. Partly on point The week before, we saw the people of Alberta, an overwhelming majority, understanding the value of Canada as a federal system and the potential that Alberta, B.C. and every province in Canada has.2 Positioning · 61 words The way we achieve that potential is to ensure that we have the Prime Minister , ministers, the government as a whole, and I would even extend that to every member of the House of Commons, contributing towards a co-operative federalism that ensures every Canadian and every region of the country benefits. That is what we should be attempting to achieve. Positioning Off point Claims · 12 words However, a great deal of the legislation before us deals with rhetoric. Positioning · 72 words The Conservative opposition’s approach to oil and the development of our natural resources, which is to say full steam ahead, that we do not care what the indigenous people of Canada have to say and would not even listen to what provincial governments have to say. Whether individuals advocate for a healthier environment or a healthier economy, the Conservatives like to think that the Conservative spin is going to resolve the issues. Positioning Claims · 37 words I have heard the leader of the Conservative Party talk about dealing with clearing the way and getting pipelines built to the B.C. coast, at times completely ignoring indigenous interests and just saying they should build anyway. Reasoning · 29 words However, as a government, I believe there is a responsibility of consultation, both morally and legally, that needs to take place. That is what I mean by collaborative approach. Procedure · 19 words It does not mean that it is not going to happen. In fact, take a look at Stephen Harper. Procedure The question · 16 words What did Prime Minister Stephen Harper actually accomplish when it came to building pipelines to tidewater? Claims · 182 words Absolutely nothing. There was not even an inch of pipeline built in the direction of the west coast.3 It was not until the current leader and Prime Minister Stephen Harper left office a few years later where we started to actually see action on that front. That is the reality. Unearned certainty That is a fact. Unearned certainty Since the last federal election, the Prime Minister has made a commitment to Canadians that we are going to build, and build Canada strong, that means taking a look at our natural resources and other things across the nation, and how it is that we are going to advance that build. That is why we brought forward not one, but two pieces of legislation dealing with things such as one Canadian economy.4 Canadians want that, they expect that, Unearned certainty and the federal government has delivered that. Partly on point Now we continue to encourage co-operation among the provinces to continue to take down barriers that prevent trade between our provinces. Off point Part of trade is dealing with pipelines and dealing with the mobility of labour. Partly on point They are so very important to our nation. Off point Procedure · 6 words Take a look at the projects. Procedure Claims · 107 words Here we are dealing a great deal in the bill that is being proposed by the Conservatives today, with the Province of British Columbia. I will remind members from across the way that the single greatest expenditure between government and the private sector was LNG phase one, under the government of Justin Trudeau.5 Some 18 months later, we now have an agreement to push forward with LNG phase two.6 We are talking about billions of dollars of investment that is going to generate billions in terms of future revenue for the federal government, while working with an NDP government in B.C. and a Conservative government in Alberta. Positioning · 26 words In other words, it is a team Canada approach. The political stripe is secondary. What is important is that it be in the interest of Canadians. Positioning Claims · 113 words I believe we have demonstrated that time and time again. Vague promise I can talk about B.C. as I just did. I can talk about the MOU in Alberta.7 I can talk about the copper mine in Saskatchewan. I can talk about the port of Churchill in Manitoba and nuclear energy in Ontario. I can talk about the port of Montreal and the expansion there, energy expansion in Atlantic Canada and the list goes on. I can talk about how it is we are using natural resource development and enticing investors to come to Canada as the Prime Minister hosted them back in Toronto, 8 Partly on point where we saw half trillion dollars, which was previously unheard of. Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×25 Positioning ×13 Off point ×13 Procedure ×4 Unearned certainty ×4 Thanks Vague promise
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Signal · 65
18 of 61 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “it is a pleasure to rise and address the House on the important issue of Canada’s natural resources and how those resources can be of great value to all Canadians.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is important that we continue to look at ways to encourage and support that collaborative approach in building a stronger and healthier Canada.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “It is something the Prime Minister and this government have strived to achieve since the last federal election when Canadians made the decision to elect a new Prime Minister.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “This is a government that understands the importance of building an economy that works for all Canadians and the benefits of doing so,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and in working with other provinces.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and I congratulate the new Premier-elect, Lorne Doerkson, on his election.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The way we achieve that potential is to ensure that we have the Prime Minister , ministers, the government as a whole,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “and I would even extend that to every member of the House of Commons, contributing towards a co-operative federalism that ensures every Canadian and every region of the country benefits.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “That is what we should be attempting to achieve.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The Conservative opposition’s approach to oil and the development of our natural resources,” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “which is to say full steam ahead, that we do not care what the indigenous people of Canada have to say and would not even listen to what provincial governments have to say.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Whether individuals advocate for a healthier environment or a healthier economy, the Conservatives like to think that the Conservative spin is going to resolve the issues.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “It does not mean that it is not going to happen.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “In fact, take a look at Stephen Harper.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “Take a look at the projects.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “In other words, it is a team Canada approach.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “The political stripe is secondary.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “What is important is that it be in the interest of Canadians.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 53
38 of 61 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 bill under debate.
Partly on point 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 → “If we really want to take a look at how the Government of Canada has been addressing that issue, we have to understand just how important collaborative federalism is, meaning that Ottawa works with our provinces and other stakeholders on doing the things we are doing in order to build that stronger and healthier economy.” About collaborative federalism in general, not the shipping restrictions the bill repeals.
Partly on point 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 → “When we take a look at the legislation before us today, we should also take a look at what has been happening since 1972.” Points to history since 1972 without saying what it has to do with the tanker moratorium.
Partly on point 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 → “We had a great deal of commitment to our environment even back then, including from industries and different stakeholders, including the provinces, indigenous community leaders or the federal government,” General claims about environmental commitment, not the repeal before the House.
Partly on point 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 → “It is important that we continue to look at ways to encourage and support that collaborative approach in building a stronger and healthier Canada.” A general call for a collaborative approach, not a position on repealing the moratorium.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It is something the Prime Minister and this government have strived to achieve since the last federal election when Canadians made the decision to elect a new Prime Minister.” Praise of the Prime Minister and the election outcome, not the bill’s subject.
Partly on point 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 → “This is a government that understands the importance of building an economy that works for all Canadians and the benefits of doing so,” General economy-building claims not tied to the shipping restrictions at issue.
Partly on point 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 in working with other provinces.” Working with provinces in general, not the moratorium.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “British Columbia just had an election,” About the B.C. provincial election, a subject the bill does not touch.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “as we all know,” Aside about the B.C. election, not the bill.
Off point 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 listened very attentively to what he had to say;” About listening to a provincial leader, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “there were a lot of common links with what the Prime Minister of Canada has been talking about.” Compares a premier-elect to the Prime Minister, a subject outside the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “We will see that not only are there concerns about the environment,” Names environmental concerns in passing without engaging the repeal.
Partly on point 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 are also concerns in regards to how we can actually build that stronger Canada and the important role that British Columbia plays in that.” About building a stronger Canada and B.C.’s role generally, not the moratorium.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The week before, we saw the people of Alberta, an overwhelming majority, understanding the value of Canada as a federal system and the potential that Alberta, B.C. and every province in Canada has.” About the Alberta election and federalism, a subject the bill does not touch.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The way we achieve that potential is to ensure that we have the Prime Minister , ministers, the government as a whole,” About the Prime Minister and ministers contributing to federalism, not the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and I would even extend that to every member of the House of Commons, contributing towards a co-operative federalism that ensures every Canadian and every region of the country benefits.” About cooperative federalism generally, unrelated to shipping restrictions.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That is what we should be attempting to achieve.” A general aspiration about federalism, not the repeal.
Partly on point 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 → “Since the last federal election, the Prime Minister has made a commitment to Canadians that we are going to build,” A general commitment to build the country, not a position on the moratorium repeal.
Partly on point 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 build Canada strong, that means taking a look at our natural resources and other things across the nation,” General mention of natural resources within a broad building agenda, not the repeal.
Partly on point 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 how it is that we are going to advance that build.” Advancing a general build agenda, not the shipping restrictions at issue.
Partly on point 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 → “That is why we brought forward not one,” Refers to other government legislation, not the bill before the House.
Partly on point 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 two pieces of legislation dealing with things such as one Canadian economy.” About other one-economy legislation, a different measure from the repeal.
Partly on point 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 → “Canadians want that, they expect that,” General claims about what Canadians want, not the moratorium.
Partly on point 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 the federal government has delivered that.” General self-praise about delivery, not the repeal.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Now we continue to encourage co-operation among the provinces to continue to take down barriers that prevent trade between our provinces.” About interprovincial trade barriers, a subject the bill does not touch.
Partly on point 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 → “Part of trade is dealing with pipelines and dealing with the mobility of labour.” Pipelines touch the bill’s subject, but the clause is mainly about trade barriers and labour mobility.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “They are so very important to our nation.” A general statement about the nation, not the bill.
Partly on point 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 political stripe is secondary.” A remark about political stripes, not the repeal itself.
Partly on point 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 → “What is important is that it be in the interest of Canadians.” A general statement about Canadian interests, not the moratorium.
Partly on point 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 → “I believe we have demonstrated that time and time again.” A general claim of demonstrated performance, not tied to the repeal.
Partly on point 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 → “I can talk about B.C. as I just did.” Recalls the B.C. discussion without itself addressing the bill.
Partly on point 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 → “I can talk about the MOU in Alberta.” Names the Alberta MOU in passing, not the shipping restrictions at issue.
Partly on point 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 → “I can talk about the copper mine in Saskatchewan.” A Saskatchewan mine is a resource project outside the moratorium question.
Partly on point 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 → “I can talk about the port of Churchill in Manitoba and nuclear energy in Ontario.” Lists projects in other provinces unrelated to the tanker moratorium.
Partly on point 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 → “I can talk about the port of Montreal and the expansion there, energy expansion in Atlantic Canada and the list goes on.” Lists port and energy projects outside the moratorium question.
Partly on point 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 → “I can talk about how it is we are using natural resource development and enticing investors to come to Canada as the Prime Minister hosted them back in Toronto,” Natural resource development and investors generally, not the repeal.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “where we saw half trillion dollars,” About an investment summit figure, a subject the bill does not touch.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “which was previously unheard of.” About an investment figure at a summit, unrelated to the moratorium.
Respect · 100
0 of 61 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 · 96
5 of 61 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “as we all know” This phrase asserts a consensus as established fact without referring to any evidence or sources.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “That is the reality.” The speaker asserts a conclusion as an objective truth without presenting supporting evidence.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “That is a fact.” The speaker presents an assertion as an undisputed fact without providing any grounds for the claim.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “Canadians want that, they expect that,” The speaker claims public consensus without citing specific data or polls to substantiate the demand.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “I believe we have demonstrated that time and time again.” This is an assertion of continuous past success without naming specific actions, dates, or measurable outcomes.
Claims · 8
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 “the new Premier-elect, Lorne Doerkson” Lorne Doerkson was elected Premier (Premier-elect) of British Columbia in the province’s recent election held before October 2026. search 2 “The week before, we saw the people of Alberta” Alberta held an election the week before October 26, 2026. search 3 “There was not even an inch of pipeline built in the direction of the west coast” No pipeline to the west coast tidewater was built during Stephen Harper’s time as Prime Minister. search 4 “but two pieces of legislation dealing with things such as one Canadian economy.” The current federal government has brought forward two pieces of legislation dealing with things such as one Canadian economy since the last federal election. search 5 “the single greatest expenditure between government and the private sector was LNG phase one, under the government of Justin Trudeau” LNG phase one, under the government of Justin Trudeau, was the single greatest expenditure between the federal government and the private sector. search 6 “Some 18 months later, we now have an agreement to push forward with LNG phase two” About 18 months after LNG phase one, there is now an agreement to push forward with LNG phase two. search 7 “the MOU in Alberta” There is a memorandum of understanding between the federal government and Alberta. search 8 “as the Prime Minister hosted them back in Toronto” The Prime Minister hosted investors at an event in Toronto where about half a trillion dollars in investment was announced. search
