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Tamara Kronis

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

115 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jonathan Rowe (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it was not very long ago that BC Ferries awarded a contract to China. That was not in the interests of the Canadian people, and most people we talked to on the street thought it was absolutely ridiculous. Meanwhile, the federal government gave billions of dollars to BC Ferries, but the Liberals just shrugged their shoulders with no regard. Would allowing this Crown corporation open the door for the Crown corporation to be sucked into the American military complex? We would then have a situation such as BC Ferries, where it would be awarding contracts that the Canadian people may not appreciate.”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Thanks 29%Claims 27%Reasoning 8%The ask 37%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 33 wordsI thank the hon. member for the concern he shows for people in my community, who, like the people in his community, are dependent upon ferry services for most of their daily existence.Thanks Claims · 31 wordsThis is one of the reasons I wanted to highlight the importance of the fact that there are currently no invest Canadian provisions in the bill.¹ Many members have raised issues, Reasoning · 9 wordsand I think a number of them are legitimate. The ask · 42 wordsI hope the government is paying attention to these debates and remarks, and that the Liberals will go back to the drawing board and make some improvements to the bill that would enhance the impact of these very important decisions on Canadians.Partly on point

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 · 65

1 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 thank the hon. member for the concern he shows for people in my community, who, like the people in his community, are dependent upon ferry services for most of their daily existence.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

5 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 “This is one of the reasons I wanted to highlight the importance of the fact that there are currently no invest Canadian provisions in the bill.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Many members have raised issues,”Notes generally that members have raised issues, without addressing the contract-out concern put.
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 I think a number of them are legitimate.”Agrees concerns are legitimate in general terms but none is tied to the question asked.
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 “I hope the government is paying attention to these debates and remarks,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 that the Liberals will go back to the drawing board and make some improvements to the bill that would enhance the impact of these very important decisions on Canadians.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

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 · 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“there are currently no invest Canadian provisions in the bill”Bill C-40, the Strengthening Canada’s Defence Sector Act, contains no invest Canada provisions.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28