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Matt Strauss

Conservative on Connected Care for Canadians Act 2026-11-05

74 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, I have a fairly straightforward question. I hope we get the same sort of an answer. The member talked originally about the principle of the legislation being something he appreciated. Then, when he answered my question, at the tail end he planted the seed of doubt as to whether the Conservatives would want to see the legislation go to committee. Can the member indicate whether the Conservative Party will be voting in favour of the legislation to go to committee?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 68%Positioning 32%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 25 wordsmy understanding is that the Liberal government has a majority in the House.¹ The legislation will pass if the Liberal Party wants to pass it.Partly on point Positioning · 24 wordsI am honestly befuddled as to why the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is so interested in whether we support the legislation.PositioningOff point Claims · 25 wordsI am not in a position to speak for the Conservative Party today. For myself, I can say I have not made up my mind.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.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 64

1 of 6 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 “I am honestly befuddled as to why the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is so interested in whether we support the legislation.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 32

5 of 6 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 “my understanding is that the Liberal government has a majority in the House.”About the government’s seat count, not the vote to send the bill to committee.
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 legislation will pass if the Liberal Party wants to pass it.”About the bill’s passage generally, not how the Conservatives will vote at second reading.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I am honestly befuddled as to why the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader is so interested in whether we support the legislation.”Questions the questioner’s motive instead of addressing the vote on 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 “I am not in a position to speak for the Conservative Party today.”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 “For myself, I can say I have not made up my mind.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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“the Liberal government has a majority in the House”The Liberal government holds a majority of seats in the House of Commons of Canada as of the debate on Bill S-5 in November 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-11-06