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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-10-27

125 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Grant Jackson (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, what an embarrassingly out-of-touch response that was from the parliamentary secretary. I asked about specific, tangible, physical projects that the Liberal government is pursuing for my home province, and all the member had to offer was that he visited it one time and had a 30-minute chat with the finance minister at the provincial level. How typical of the out-of-touch Liberals to forget about the province of Manitoba. Here are a couple of facts for the member. According to its own website, there are 20 major projects with the Major Projects Office. How many of those 20 major projects are in Manitoba? Not one. The port of Churchill plus is Manitoba’s only specifically identified initiative, and the government classifies it as a “transformative strategy”, not a major project, with absolutely zero details listed. Meanwhile, other provinces have eight, three or two projects listed. When will the Liberal government and the six Liberal MPs prioritize major projects in Manitoba?”

Statement grade

63 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 64%Reasoning 18%Promise 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 49 wordsManitoba is without exception a priority for this government, Vague promiseand I am sure it is a priority to the Premier of Manitoba. There are projects and opportunities that we recognize.Vague promise The Major Projects Office has been set up to advance projects in the national interest that meet the criteria.¹ Reasoning · 22 wordsTransformative strategies are nothing to be ashamed of. Those are excellent projects as well, and there are quite a number of them.Vague promise Claims · 31 wordsIn fact, the projects across Canada that we are advancing, in partnership with first nations and the premiers of each province, are good news for this country’s prosperity in the future.Vague promise Promise · 23 wordsWe look forward to expediting those projects as soon as the member and his colleagues bring forward more projects that we can advance.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 14 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 · 45

9 of 14 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 question on notice.

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 “Manitoba is without exception a priority for this government,”Asserts Manitoba is a priority without saying how many projects are listed there or when more will come.
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 am sure it is a priority to the Premier of Manitoba.”About the Premier’s regard for Manitoba, not the number or timing of projects 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 “There are projects and opportunities that we recognize.”Speaks generally of projects and opportunities without naming Manitoba projects or answering the count.
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 Major Projects Office has been set up to advance projects in the national interest that meet the criteria.”Describes the office’s purpose generally, not the projects listed for Manitoba.
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 “Transformative strategies are nothing to be ashamed of.”Defends transformative strategies as a category but does not address Manitoba’s project count.
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 “Those are excellent projects as well,”Praises transformative strategies generally, not the projects in Manitoba 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 “and there are quite a number of them.”Counts transformative strategies without saying how many are in Manitoba.
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 “In fact, the projects across Canada that we are advancing, in partnership with first nations and the premiers of each province, are good news for this country’s prosperity in the future.”Speaks of projects across Canada generally, not the Manitoba-specific question.
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 “We look forward to expediting those projects as soon as the member and his colleagues bring forward more projects that we can advance.”Points to the member’s side to bring projects forward instead of giving the count or timing asked for.

Respect · 100

0 of 14 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 · 33

5 of 14 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 “Manitoba is without exception a priority for this government”The statement commits to prioritizing the province without naming specific actions, funding, or timelines.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “projects and opportunities that we recognize”This phrase asserts the existence of general opportunities without providing any specific measures or actions.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “there are quite a number of them”The language used to describe the quantity of projects is non-specific and lacks any measurable data.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “are good news for this country’s prosperity in the future”The statement describes a future benefit without providing concrete metrics or defined success conditions.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We look forward to expediting those projects”The commitment to ‘expediting’ is a non-specific promise lacking defined measures or timelines for project completion.

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“The Major Projects Office has been set up to advance projects in the national interest”Canada’s federal government established a Major Projects Office to advance projects in the national interest.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29