Iacono supports Bill C-39, the building Canada strong act, pressing for federal project decisions within one year while defending Indigenous consultations, environmental standards and worker protections, and points to Laval’s transportation needs. He speaks in even, plain tones, stating his case and quoting the bill’s terms rather than belabouring opponents. He also asks pointed questions about how proposed rules would work in practice.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
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A
The average grade of 4 analysed statements. 6 more were analysed but were too short to grade.
91 / 100 over 4 statements
Signal88 / 100
Relevance86 / 100
Respect100 / 100
Clarity100 / 100
Averaged over the 4 of 10 statements graded so far.
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Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×1.7
“This bill can fine companies up to 3% of their global income. How will that make companies, especially large international ones, follow the law?”
“Madam Speaker, the bill provides for financial penalties of up to 3% of a company’s global revenue. How will these penalties encourage companies to comply with the law, particularly large multinationals?”
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Madam Speaker, the bill provides for financial penalties of up to 3% of a company’s global revenue. How will these penalties encourage companies to comply with the law, particularly large multinationals?
“If the member is worried about the powers of an independent body, what kind of monitoring, transparency, and oversight would he suggest instead?”
“Madam Speaker, if the member is concerned about the powers of an independent body, what type of monitoring, transparency and parliamentary oversight would he propose?”
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Madam Speaker, if the member is concerned about the powers of an independent body, what type of monitoring, transparency and parliamentary oversight would he propose?
“Canada needs to trade with more countries so we do not rely on just one partner. How is the government working with the European Union to create more opportunities for Canadian workers and businesses?”
“Mr. Speaker, as Canada works to diversify its trade and reduce reliance on any single trading partner, how can we build our long-lasting relationship with the European Union to strengthen our economic ties, expand opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers and unlock the full potential of this important partnership?”
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Mr. Speaker, as Canada works to diversify its trade and reduce reliance on any single trading partner, how can we build our long-lasting relationship with the European Union to strengthen our economic ties, expand opportunities for Canadian businesses and workers and unlock the full potential of this important partnership?
“Laval mayor Stéphane Boyer is recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumour. On behalf of my community, I wish him and his family strength and a speedy recovery.”
“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my full support to the mayor of Laval, Stéphane Boyer, who is currently recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumour. For several years now, Mr. Boyer has dedicated himself to serving the Laval community. Public life demands a deep commitment and many sacrifices, both for elected officials and for their loved ones. Today, I want to express my solidarity with Mr. Boyer, his family and his loved ones in the face of an ordeal that requires a great deal of courage and resilience. Having witnessed my own mother’s battle with this disease, I am deeply moved by those who are going through it, and my heart goes out to him during this difficult time. I offer him my full support and wish him strength and courage so he can one day return to his duties. On behalf of the community of Alfred-Pellan, I wish the mayor a speedy recovery.”
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to offer my full support to the mayor of Laval, Stéphane Boyer, who is currently recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumour. For several years now, Mr. Boyer has dedicated himself to serving the Laval community. Public life demands a deep commitment and many sacrifices, both for elected officials and for their loved ones. Today, I want to express my solidarity with Mr. Boyer, his family and his loved ones in the face of an ordeal that requires a great deal of courage and resilience. Having witnessed my own mother’s battle with this disease, I am deeply moved by those who are going through it, and my heart goes out to him during this difficult time. I offer him my full support and wish him strength and courage so he can one day return to his duties. On behalf of the community of Alfred-Pellan, I wish the mayor a speedy recovery.
“This bill does not let the government ignore its duty to consult Indigenous peoples. Instead, it makes consultations more organized and predictable. Speeding up project reviews will not take away anyone's rights.”
“Mr. Speaker, I completely disagree with my colleague’s remarks. Bill C‑39 does not release our government from its duty to consult indigenous peoples and respect their rights. On the contrary, it seeks to make consultations more coordinated and more predictable. Our government is proposing a coordinated consultation process to facilitate indigenous participation in project assessments. Accelerating a process should not come at the cost of rights. Consultations must continue, impacts must be assessed and mitigation measures must be applied fully.”
Mr. Speaker, I completely disagree with my colleague’s remarks. Bill C‑39 does not release our government from its duty to consult indigenous peoples and respect their rights. On the contrary, it seeks to make consultations more coordinated and more predictable. Our government is proposing a coordinated consultation process to facilitate indigenous participation in project assessments. Accelerating a process should not come at the cost of rights. Consultations must continue, impacts must be assessed and mitigation measures must be applied fully.
“I want the House to pass this bill. It sets a clear one-year timeline for federal project reviews once an application is finished. Businesses and workers need predictable decisions, but projects will still have to follow the rules.”
“Mr. Speaker, it is quite simple: real projects planned out with predictable permitting timelines. Any serious project requires planning. Businesses, workers and communities need to know when decisions will be made. That is why Bill C‑39 seeks to make processes more predictable and efficient, with the goal of reaching a federal decision within one year when an application is complete. This does not mean projects will be approved automatically; it means we are providing a clear timeline while continuing to follow the rules.”
Mr. Speaker, it is quite simple: real projects planned out with predictable permitting timelines. Any serious project requires planning. Businesses, workers and communities need to know when decisions will be made. That is why Bill C‑39 seeks to make processes more predictable and efficient, with the goal of reaching a federal decision within one year when an application is complete. This does not mean projects will be approved automatically; it means we are providing a clear timeline while continuing to follow the rules.
“I want the House to pass this bill. It will help us build projects faster, bring in investment, and create jobs while still protecting the environment and respecting Indigenous peoples.”
“Mr. Speaker, I completely agree with my colleague. This is the type of leadership Canada needs today. We have the resources, workers and businesses needed to build a stronger economy. Bill C‑39 gives us the tools to move projects forward more quickly, attract investment and strengthen our supply chains, all without compromising our environmental standards or our commitments to indigenous peoples. We can protect the environment and create jobs, and we must do both.”
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Mr. Speaker, I completely agree with my colleague. This is the type of leadership Canada needs today. We have the resources, workers and businesses needed to build a stronger economy. Bill C‑39 gives us the tools to move projects forward more quickly, attract investment and strengthen our supply chains, all without compromising our environmental standards or our commitments to indigenous peoples. We can protect the environment and create jobs, and we must do both.
“I want the House to pass this bill. It will speed up approvals for big building projects and set a one-year limit on federal decisions. It also protects the environment, respects Indigenous rights, and hires 100 new safety officers for workers.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to express my support for Bill C‑39, the building Canada strong act. As the member for Alfred-Pellan, I represent a community that is at the heart of a growing region. Laval is a vibrant city of workers, families and businesses that depend on efficient infrastructure to grow. Bill C‑39 is based on a simple reality: The world is changing quickly, so Canada must also be able to act quickly. We need to attract investment, build the infrastructure we need, diversify our trade and strengthen our economy. However, we must do so responsibly, upholding rigorous environmental standards and the rights of indigenous peoples. That is precisely the balance that Bill C‑39 proposes. This bill would establish clearer, simpler and more predictable processes for carrying out projects. Our government is committed to issuing decisions on projects requiring a federal permit within one year. This stability is essential for businesses and investors. It allows them to plan ahead, raise capital and create jobs. However, moving faster does not mean compromising on quality. Bill C‑39 does not ask us to choose between the economy and the environment. We can build faster while maintaining high environmental standards. The bill provides for better coordination of processes and aims to reduce unnecessary overlap, particularly between federal and provincial assessments. This approach is particularly relevant for Laval and my riding, Alfred-Pellan. Laval is at the heart of the greater Montreal area, and its economy depends on efficient transportation networks, both for citizens and for businesses. With over 13,500 businesses and nearly 165,400 people employed there, Laval is a community where infrastructure plays a central role in our economic development. In addition, with Bill C‑39, our government wants to improve the coordination of federal approvals and create a transportation project office that can move priority projects forward. For a city like Laval, that means infrastructure that is more predictable and that allows our businesses to access major transportation networks and markets more efficiently. This is not just about the economy. It is also about jobs. Workers are at the heart of this legislation. Bill C-39 seeks to modernize the Canada Labour Code, encourage early bargaining and strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms. The bill also provides for the hiring of 100 new health and safety officers, which would significantly increase inspection capacity. In other words, we are not just building infrastructure. We are also building an economy that must provide good jobs and protect workers. Bill C-39 provides for several safeguards. It upholds Canada’s strict environmental standards and indigenous rights. It also protects the right to strike, while encouraging the parties to resolve disputes more quickly through mediation and bargaining. We want Canada to invest in its future, while doing things right. We want a Canada where businesses can invest with confidence, where workers are protected and where communities benefit from better transit systems. Most importantly, we want a Canada that can move from planning to action. For Laval, Quebec and all of Canada, this legislation represents an important step toward building a stronger and more resilient economy. It is time to build.”
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Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to express my support for Bill C‑39, the building Canada strong act. As the member for Alfred-Pellan, I represent a community that is at the heart of a growing region. Laval is a vibrant city of workers, families and businesses that depend on efficient infrastructure to grow. Bill C‑39 is based on a simple reality: The world is changing quickly, so Canada must also be able to act quickly. We need to attract investment, build the infrastructure we need, diversify our trade and strengthen our economy. However, we must do so responsibly, upholding rigorous environmental standards and the rights of indigenous peoples. That is precisely the balance that Bill C‑39 proposes. This bill would establish clearer, simpler and more predictable processes for carrying out projects. Our government is committed to issuing decisions on projects requiring a federal permit within one year. This stability is essential for businesses and investors. It allows them to plan ahead, raise capital and create jobs. However, moving faster does not mean compromising on quality. Bill C‑39 does not ask us to choose between the economy and the environment. We can build faster while maintaining high environmental standards. The bill provides for better coordination of processes and aims to reduce unnecessary overlap, particularly between federal and provincial assessments. This approach is particularly relevant for Laval and my riding, Alfred-Pellan. Laval is at the heart of the greater Montreal area, and its economy depends on efficient transportation networks, both for citizens and for businesses. With over 13,500 businesses and nearly 165,400 people employed there, Laval is a community where infrastructure plays a central role in our economic development. In addition, with Bill C‑39, our government wants to improve the coordination of federal approvals and create a transportation project office that can move priority projects forward. For a city like Laval, that means infrastructure that is more predictable and that allows our businesses to access major transportation networks and markets more efficiently. This is not just about the economy. It is also about jobs. Workers are at the heart of this legislation. Bill C-39 seeks to modernize the Canada Labour Code, encourage early bargaining and strengthen dispute resolution mechanisms. The bill also provides for the hiring of 100 new health and safety officers, which would significantly increase inspection capacity. In other words, we are not just building infrastructure. We are also building an economy that must provide good jobs and protect workers. Bill C-39 provides for several safeguards. It upholds Canada’s strict environmental standards and indigenous rights. It also protects the right to strike, while encouraging the parties to resolve disputes more quickly through mediation and bargaining. We want Canada to invest in its future, while doing things right. We want a Canada where businesses can invest with confidence, where workers are protected and where communities benefit from better transit systems. Most importantly, we want a Canada that can move from planning to action. For Laval, Quebec and all of Canada, this legislation represents an important step toward building a stronger and more resilient economy. It is time to build.
“If the member says he supports workers, he should support this bill. It adds more safety inspections and helps workers solve disputes.”
“Madam Speaker, if my opposition colleague claims to stand up for workers, why would he not support measures that increase health and safety inspections and strengthen the dispute resolution process?”
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Madam Speaker, if my opposition colleague claims to stand up for workers, why would he not support measures that increase health and safety inspections and strengthen the dispute resolution process?
“How will this bill bring more investment to Canada while still letting Indigenous communities have a say in project approvals?”
“Madam Speaker, how would Bill C-39 help attract more investment to Canada while giving indigenous communities and peoples a say in approval processes?”
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Madam Speaker, how would Bill C-39 help attract more investment to Canada while giving indigenous communities and peoples a say in approval processes?
