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Fraser Tolmie

Conservative on Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act 2026-10-26

94 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, I wish I had enough time to counter many of the things the member put on the record. Quite frankly, I am starting to believe that Conservatives do not understand or do not care. We could talk about procurements. Today, the member talked about speed, but I would add in the word efficiency. In 18 months, we can look at what the Prime Minister has accomplished. The F-35s are now on Canadian soil. There are so many things that, at the end of the day, members of the opposition do not recognize, like accountability. Crown corporations go to a minister. Members are allowed to hold them to account. Crown corporations go before a committee. We can hold them to account. Efficiency matters, and building Canada’s industrial military base also matters. This is something that a Crown corporation would be able to accomplish. The Conservatives need to get off their “we oppose everything the government does” ledge and start recognizing a good thing when it hits them in the face. Why will the member not support a Crown corporation?”

Statement grade

B–

72 / 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.

Aside 9%Claims 41%The question 46%Positioning 4%

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

Madam Speaker, Aside · 8 wordsI feel like I am at Yuk Yucks.AsideOff point Claims · 39 wordsHonestly, on efficiency for the F-35, we have two that have been delivered after 11 years of the Liberal government, ¹and it is not the first time it has done this. There are the Cormorant helicopters.²Partly on point It is unbelievable.Off point The question · 43 wordsTime after time after time, we are always waiting for equipment from the Liberal government. Is this an admission of it having bad policy previously and that it cannot get its act together? Is it trying to create some new way to expedite?Partly on point Positioning · 4 wordsNobody believes the Liberals.PositioningOff pointUnearned certainty

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 · 84

2 of 12 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I feel like I am at Yuk Yucks.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Nobody believes the Liberals.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 42

9 of 12 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.

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 feel like I am at Yuk Yucks.”A joke about comedy clubs, not an answer to the question.
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 “Honestly, on efficiency for the F-35, we have two that have been delivered after 11 years of the Liberal government,”About F-35 delivery delays, not whether he supports the Crown corporation.
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 not the first time it has done this.”A lead-in to the government’s past record, not the support asked about.
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 “There are the Cormorant helicopters.”About Cormorant helicopter delays, not the Crown corporation question.
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 unbelievable.”An exclamation of disbelief, not a substantive point on the question.
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 “Time after time after time, we are always waiting for equipment from the Liberal government.”A general claim about waiting for equipment, not the support asked about.
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 “Is this an admission of it having bad policy previously and that it cannot get its act together?”A rhetorical question about past policy, not whether he supports the Crown corporation.
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 “Is it trying to create some new way to expedite?”A question about the bill’s purpose, not a stated position on supporting 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 “Nobody believes the Liberals.”An attack on the Liberals’ credibility in place of an answer.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 94

1 of 12 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Nobody believes the Liberals”Asserts a universal belief about what people think without any source to back it.

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“we have two that have been delivered after 11 years of the Liberal government”Two F-35s have been delivered to Canada after 11 years of Liberal government.search
2“There are the Cormorant helicopters”The Cormorant helicopter procurement is another example of delayed equipment delivery under the Liberal government.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28