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Rebecca Alty

Liberal on Natural Resources 2026-10-27

60 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives want to scrap B.C.’s north coast oil tanker ban, putting our coastal communities and indigenous livelihoods at risk. The Prime Minister has already promised to uphold the ban, yet Canadians are being asked to shoulder the financial risks of another costly pipeline. As the Prime Minister meets with first nations leaders and premiers, this is a moment to build trust, not break promises. Will the Prime Minister stand up today and unequivocally commit to protecting the north coast tanker ban, respecting indigenous rights and keeping his government’s promise?”

Statement grade

B–

70 / 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.

Procedure 10%Claims 63%Positioning 13%Reasoning 13%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 6 wordsI want to be very clear.Procedure Claims · 38 wordsThe building Canada strong act would not change the duty to consult.¹ The bill proposes a centralized Crown consultation hub so that indigenous peoples can spend less time navigating government red tape and more time having meaningful conversations.²Partly on point Positioning · 8 wordsOur government is focused on building Canada strong, PositioningOff pointVague promiseReasoning · 8 wordsand we cannot do that without indigenous peoples.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 73

2 of 7 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I want to be very clear.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our government is focused on building Canada strong,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 40

4 of 7 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 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 “The building Canada strong act would not change the duty to consult.”About the Building Canada Strong act’s effect on the duty to consult, not the tanker ban commitment asked for.
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 “The bill proposes a centralized Crown consultation hub so that indigenous peoples can spend less time navigating government red tape and more time having meaningful conversations.”About consultation processes under the bill, not the tanker ban or the promise asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Our government is focused on building Canada strong,”A general statement of the government’s own focus, not the commitment sought.
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 we cannot do that without indigenous peoples.”A general statement about working with indigenous peoples, not the tanker ban commitment asked for.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 82

1 of 7 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “Our government is focused on building Canada strong”This statement expresses a general governmental focus without naming specific policies, measures, or measurable results.

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“would not change the duty to consult”The Building Canada Strong Act would not change the Crown’s duty to consult indigenous peoples.search
2“proposes a centralized Crown consultation hub”The Building Canada Strong Act proposes a centralized Crown consultation hub for indigenous consultation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29