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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Labour 2026-10-26

65 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, Bill C‑39 is also an attack on workers’ rights. The Liberals are curtailing the right to strike through their interpretation of section 107 of the Canada Labour Code. The Canadian Union of Public Employees has already announced its intention to challenge this decision in court. The Canadian Labour Congress argues that it undermines decades of job stability. Another trade union has warned that it could encourage employers to bargain in bad faith. Quite simply, the minister has succeeded in uniting everyone—against her. Does she finally realize that she needs to go back and do her homework?”

Statement grade

A–

88 / 100, held down by Clarity

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 65 wordswith its provisions reforming the Canada Labour Code, Bill C-39 does exactly the opposite. The Minister of Jobs will now have to take certain caveats into account to ensure that section 107 is only applied in specific situations.¹Hidden agency This is the very opposite of a ban on the right to strike. It is, in fact, a recognition of the constitutional right to strike in Canada.²

At a glance

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AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 58

1 of 1 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.

Wording that hides who did something, or who will.What the tags mean “will now have to take”The clause suggests a requirement on the Minister without naming the specific action or policy change that mandates this requirement.

Claims · 2

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1“The Minister of Jobs will now have to take certain caveats into account to ensure that section 107 is only applied in specific situations”The Minister of Jobs must take certain caveats into account to ensure that section 107 of the Canada Labour Code is only applied in specific situations.search
2“It is, in fact, a recognition of the constitutional right to strike in Canada”Bill C-39 is a recognition of the constitutional right to strike in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28