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Elizabeth May

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

61 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Jeff Kibble (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I am not necessarily opposed to a Crown corporation. There are many examples of Crown corporations that have worked well. There are examples of ones that have been quite the opposite. What it says in the bill is that the Defence Investment Agency “must”, not “may”, follow the direction of the newly created associate minister. Does the member worry that this is putting too much power, in fact almost ultimate power, into the control of one person, who would be in control of billions of dollars? Does that cause her concern?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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Claims 89%Positioning 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsthat is a lot of power in the hands of one minister, Positioning · 7 wordsbut the legislation is like a pretzel.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 42 wordsIt does not say that there will be an associate minister of natural defence for procurement.¹ It just says, in clause 13, that the Governor General “may” appoint an associate minister.² It is possible to imagine that there will never be one.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

1 of 2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but the legislation is like a pretzel.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 93

1 of 2 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 “but the legislation is like a pretzel.”A comment on the bill’s drafting generally, not a direct answer to the question about concentrated power.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 2

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“It does not say that there will be an associate minister”Bill C-40 does not say that an associate minister for national defence procurement will exist.search
2“in clause 13, that the Governor General “may” appoint an associate minister”Clause 13 of Bill C-40 says the Governor General may appoint an associate minister.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28