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Chris d'Entremont

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

107 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Tim Watchorn (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, I believe that the Defence Investment Agency has truly demonstrated over the past year that a dedicated organization is needed to manage military procurement. I am thinking in particular of the 190 armoured vehicles we purchased over the past year, the accelerated submarine procurement process and the assault rifles purchased this year. Could my colleague explain how this new Crown corporation would be better positioned than the Defence Investment Agency, operating under the Department of Public Services and Procurement, to deliver the equipment our military personnel need more quickly?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Reasoning 28%Claims 72%

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

Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 15 wordswe need to look at the complexity of the entire system we have right now. Claims · 9 wordsWe are working with three or four different departments.¹ Reasoning · 10 wordsWe need to find a way to streamline the system. Claims · 40 wordsThe purchasing of submarines is the largest military procurement project in Canadian history, ²and it was done fairly quickly. Although we do not have the full picture yet, this purchase will allow Canada to acquire the best underwater capability possible. Reasoning · 5 wordsIt is something we need. Claims · 28 wordsCanada has been needing new submarines for 25 years, even 40 years.³ Thanks to the Defence Investment Agency, we finally have a system that makes their procurement possible.⁴Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 60

6 of 6 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.

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 purchasing of submarines is the largest military procurement project in Canadian history,”About the scale of the submarine project, not how the new corporation would be better placed than the agency.
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 was done fairly quickly.”About the speed of the submarine purchase, which was credited to the agency, not the new corporation’s advantages.
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 “Although we do not have the full picture yet, this purchase will allow Canada to acquire the best underwater capability possible.”About the capability the submarine purchase will provide, not the question about the new corporation versus the agency.
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 something we need.”About the need for submarines, not the comparison the question asked for.
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 “Canada has been needing new submarines for 25 years, even 40 years.”About how long Canada has needed submarines, not how the new corporation would deliver faster.
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 “Thanks to the Defence Investment Agency, we finally have a system that makes their procurement possible.”Credits the Defence Investment Agency with the submarine procurement, not the new Crown corporation the question asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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.

Claims · 4

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“three or four different departments”Canada’s defence procurement involves three or four different government departments.search
2“The purchasing of submarines is the largest military procurement project in Canadian history”The purchase of submarines is the largest military procurement project in Canadian history.search
3“Canada has been needing new submarines for 25 years, even 40 years”Canada has needed to replace its submarines for between 25 and 40 years.search
4“Thanks to the Defence Investment Agency, we finally have a system that makes their procurement possible”The Defence Investment Agency created a system that made submarine procurement possible.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28