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Marc Dalton

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

89 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech and his deep respect for veterans. I sincerely appreciate it. If the parliamentary secretary is willing to listen, my question is this. My colleague mentioned several times in his speech that creating a Crown corporation could reduce the government’s accountability to parliamentarians. That is a very serious concern for us, and it seems to be becoming a very bad habit. We are seeing the same thing with Bill C‑39, where the Canada Industrial Relations Board could call for arbitrations without the minister getting involved. Then the government can stand up in the House of Commons and say that it is an independent body and that it is not its responsibility. I would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on that.”

Statement grade

Average 75 / 100

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

Thanks 16%Positioning 28%Claims 34%The ask 22%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 14 wordsI would like to thank the member for his comments. I agree with him.Thanks Positioning · 25 wordsI think this is yet another way for the government to shirk its responsibilities. We do not know what it intends to do about expenditures.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 30 wordsOften, when we see other expenditures, such as those related to the green fund or other initiatives in which the Liberals’ friends are heavily involved, it becomes a serious problem.Off point The ask · 20 wordsThat is why we really want all of this to be carried out under the scrutiny and control of parliamentarians.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 52

4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to thank the member for his comments.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I agree with him.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I think this is yet another way for the government to shirk its responsibilities.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We do not know what it intends to do about expenditures.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

2 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 “We do not know what it intends to do about expenditures.”About uncertainty over government expenditures generally, not the accountability of the proposed corporation.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Often, when we see other expenditures, such as those related to the green fund or other initiatives in which the Liberals’ friends are heavily involved, it becomes a serious problem.”About the green fund and the Liberals’ associates on other spending, not the bill or the accountability question.

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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-28