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Costas Menegakis

Conservative on Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards Act 2026-10-30

188 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to be able to quote an article that was written by Stefanie Green, who is the main practitioner and founding president of the Canadian Association of MAiD Assessors and Providers. It reads: As a practitioner...I can tell you that...if I can tell someone they are eligible for an assisted death, regardless of if they ever pursue one or not, I see their suffering reduced. Rather than feeling helpless, they become empowered with choice. And in that remarkable moment, I watch them almost immediately stop focusing on how they are going to die, which is something they have been so fearful of, and begin to concentrate instead on how they plan to live for the time they have remaining. I am just wondering if the member could provide his thoughts on that particular quote.”

Statement grade

C+

67 / 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 11%The ask 76%Positioning 5%Reasoning 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 5 wordsBill C-41 is before us.¹ The ask · 93 wordsI think it is incumbent upon us to discuss it in full detail in the context of what it means for people who are at the end of their life or who are very close to people who are at the end of their lives. I think we need to carefully examine this piece of legislation. We need to consult medical professionals, legal experts, families, veterans and people living with disabilities and listen to them.Vague promise We need to bring it to committee, discuss it, discuss it here in the House and propose amendments. Claims · 15 wordsThe government has not been forthcoming in welcoming amendments from other parties in the House. The ask · 28 wordsWith legislation like this, I think it is important that the government listens to not only what its members think, but also what other people think as well.Partly on point Positioning · 10 wordsWe are the voice of the people in the House.PositioningOff point The ask · 21 wordsWe should listen to the experts who give us advice and make this legislation as strong and as foolproof as possible, Partly on pointVague promiseReasoning · 16 wordsbecause we are talking about the most important thing for all of us, which is life.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 of 15 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 “We are the voice of the people in the House.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 37

12 of 15 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 “Bill C-41 is before us.”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 think it is incumbent upon us to discuss it in full detail in the context of what it means for people who are at the end of their life or who are very close to people who are at the end of their lives.”It frames the need for discussion regarding the consequences of the legislation for end-of-life individuals without engaging with the quote’s content.
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 we need to carefully examine this piece of legislation.”The clause calls for careful examination of the bill’s provisions rather than commenting on the quote itself.
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 need to consult medical professionals, legal experts, families, veterans and people living with disabilities and listen to them.”It highlights the importance of involving various experts during the consultation process for the bill.
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 need to bring it to committee, discuss it, discuss it here in the House and propose amendments.”The clause outlines the necessary procedural steps for the bill within the House.
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 government has not been forthcoming in welcoming amendments from other parties in the House.”It critiques the government’s policy regarding the acceptance of legislative amendments.
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 “With legislation like this, I think it is important that the government listens to not only what its members think,”The speaker states that the government should listen to the thoughts of its members.
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 also what other people think as well.”It emphasizes the necessity of considering the views of people outside of the legislative body.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are the voice of the people in the House.”The statement makes a general assertion about the political role of the members in the House.
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 should listen to the experts who give us advice and make this legislation as strong and as foolproof as possible,”It advocates for making the legislation robust and ensuring proper governance of the MAID system.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “because we are talking about the most important thing for all of us,”The clause offers a broad and non-specific statement about the subject of life.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which is life.”The final clause is an overly generalized concluding thought with no specific contribution.

Reasoning · 87

0 of 15 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“We should listen to the experts who give us advice and make this legislation as strong and as foolproof as possible,”

Because“We need to consult medical professionals, legal experts, families, veterans and people living with disabilities and listen to them.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 · 71

2 of 15 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 “We need to consult medical professionals, legal experts, families, veterans and people living with disabilities and listen to them.”The statement is a broad recommendation to seek input but lacks any specific plan, date, or defined measure for implementation.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “make this legislation as strong and as foolproof as possible”The commitment sets a goal but offers no concrete measures or success conditions for how the legislation will be made stronger.

Claims · 1

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1“Bill C-41 is before us”Bill C-41, the Medical Assistance in Dying Safeguards Act, was before the House of Commons at second reading on 2026-10-30.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31