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Elizabeth May

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

53 words · 2 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, does the leader of the Green Party have the intention of supporting the legislation so that it goes to the committee stage?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 53 wordsI certainly support it going to the committee stage, but I hope the government will not run roughshod over the committee and insist on inadequate testimony and witnesses. Too many committees are rushed to conclusion under the new government, and I find it very difficult to say that bills have been properly studied.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 74

2 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 “Too many committees are rushed to conclusion under the new government,”It is a general complaint about rushed committees, touching the bill’s study only indirectly.
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 find it very difficult to say that bills have been properly studied.”A general remark about bill study rather than the point asked.

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 · 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