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Elizabeth May

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

51 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Marie-Hélène Gaudreau (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, some people are in good shape. I congratulate the pages for their outstanding work. Very briefly, I want to hear my colleague speak to any amendments that could be proposed. Personally, I am very concerned about accountability. When we asked, the procurement ombudsman said there is nothing he can do. If the ombudsman has absolutely no oversight authority, how can we put some kind of safeguard in place to ensure that everything stays above board?”

Statement grade

78 / 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.

Claims 47%Promise 27%Reasoning 25%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 wordsI think the Bloc Québécois’s participation in committees is important. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity to sit on committees as a member.¹ Promise · 14 wordsI will still present amendments because it is not just a matter of speed. Reasoning · 13 wordsIt is a matter of accountability. I see that as the key issue.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.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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 · 48

5 of 5 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 “I think the Bloc Québécois’s participation in committees is important.”About the Bloc’s committee participation, not the safeguard asked about.
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 “Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity to sit on committees as a member.”About the speaker’s own committee membership, not the safeguard asked about.
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 will still present amendments because it is not just a matter of speed.”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 “It is a matter of accountability.”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 “I see that as the key issue.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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“I do not have the opportunity to sit on committees as a member”Elizabeth May is not a member of any parliamentary committee.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28