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Mike Kelloway

Liberal on Public Services and Procurement 2026-11-06

59 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to John Brassard (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister chose his words very carefully yesterday when asked whether he had discussed the $2.3 billion given to his long-time friend and fundraiser Dan Goldberg, CEO of Telesat. He said that he was not involved in the decision. That was not the question. Section 9 of Canada’s Conflict of Interest Act prohibits public office holders from using their position to influence others to advance their own private interests and those of relatives or friends. Let us try this again. Has the Prime Minister ever discussed Telesat with his ministers, any of his staff, or public servants, yes or no?”

Statement grade

C+

66 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 80%Positioning 20%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 27 wordsthe question was asked yesterday, ¹and the answer was provided many times yesterday.²Off point Canada has world-leading rules and regulations when it comes to ethics, disclosure and compliance. Positioning · 12 wordsAll members on this side of the House take that very seriously.Positioning Claims · 20 wordsThe answer yesterday, as the answer is today, was that we follow these rules and we take them very seriously.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 76

1 of 8 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 “All members on this side of the House take that very seriously.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 36

6 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “the question was asked yesterday,”Points to the question being asked yesterday instead of answering it.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and the answer was provided many times yesterday.”Says the question was answered before rather than giving an answer now.
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 “Canada has world-leading rules and regulations when it comes to ethics, disclosure and compliance.”About Canada’s ethics rules generally, not whether the Prime Minister discussed Telesat.
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 “All members on this side of the House take that very seriously.”Praise of the government side’s seriousness about ethics, not a yes or no on the discussions 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 “The answer yesterday,”Recalls yesterday’s answer without stating what it was on 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 “as the answer is today, was that we follow these rules and we take them very seriously.”Says the government follows ethics rules, not whether the Prime Minister discussed Telesat.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 67

1 of 8 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 follow these rules and we take them very seriously”The commitment states compliance and seriousness without naming any measure, action or test to verify it.

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“the question was asked yesterday”A question about the Prime Minister and Telesat was asked in the House on November 5, 2026.search
2“the answer was provided many times yesterday”Answers to the Telesat question were provided many times during question period on November 5, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07