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Mark Gerretsen

Liberal on Points of Order 2026-11-06

106 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I rise as the whip. When a member is giving an S. O. 31 statement, particularly a member of a political party that has a lot of members here, the member may have to start over if there is a technical issue. It is customary to allow that. I was surprised to hear noes. I would ask if it is possible to reconsider the matter, because, next time, it might be one of my members, and their request might be denied because somebody said no once.”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 33%Reasoning 27%Claims 40%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 19 wordsI do want to thank my colleague in the riding to the north of mine, the member for Lanark—Frontenac, ThanksReasoning · 29 wordsbecause he is absolutely correct. I think I would agree with him that there should be an establishment of breaking in one’s speech and not being able to talk. Claims · 42 wordsIf the member reviews the video of the S. O. 31, which he can do, he will see that the member for South Surrey—White Rock actually stopped at one point, waited and then restarted.¹ We can see that; the video is there. Thanks · 16 wordsI just want to thank my colleague for coming to our defence. We really appreciate that.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

3 of 3 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I do want to thank my colleague in the riding to the north of mine, the member for Lanark—Frontenac,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I just want to thank my colleague for coming to our defence.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We really appreciate that.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 member for South Surrey—White Rock actually stopped at one point, waited and then restarted”During the S. O. 31 statement in question, the member for South Surrey—White Rock stopped speaking at one point, waited, and then restarted his statement.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07