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Kelly Block

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

83 words · 5 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Sébastien Lemire (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I heard my colleague speak about the lack of transparency. This issue has come up frequently, and it is important because it goes to the heart of the debate we must have as members of Parliament. We must remember that an agency would not be subject to the same standards of accountability. I believe the government should provide us with a briefing on this matter. It would be useful to hear senior public servants outline the differences between having an agency and having a minister responsible for public expenditures. This is clearly a major concern for my colleague. I would like to hear her views on the matter.”

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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

Procedure 8%Claims 83%Positioning 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 6 wordsI would have to say this: ProcedureClaims · 17 wordsNo one is questioning the creation of a defence agency, as other countries also use this model.¹ Procedure · 1 wordsHowever, ProcedureClaims · 52 wordsas usual, the government’s overreach and willingness to remove transparency and accountability from the process really do need to be examined. Of course, single sourcing and Crown corporations have been used and proven successful when appropriate safeguards or regulations are in place. However, I would say the tools are not the problem. Positioning · 7 wordsThose wielding the tools are the problem.Positioning

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 80

3 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I would have to say this:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “However,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Those wielding the tools are the problem.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 1

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“other countries also use this model”Other countries also use the model of a defence agency or Crown corporation for defence procurement.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28