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John-Paul Danko

Liberal Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas 48 statements translated

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Danko presses for federal backing of Hamilton’s steel industry against American tariffs and for infrastructure that moves freight from trucks to rail and ships, defending funds such as the $51-billion Building Canada plan and a $13-billion affordable homes program. He often opens with personal stories—“my wife is from Corner Brook”—and thanks and tributes before getting to the point.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B
78 / 100 over 40 statements
Signal 68 / 100
Relevance 77 / 100
Respect 99 / 100
Clarity 92 / 100
Loses points more than most for A story that illustrates instead of making a point.2.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.6 Thanks and tributes.2.3 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.3 Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.1.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.6 Loses points less than most for Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 40 of 48 statements graded so far.

Statements 48

Government Orders ·

Military Justice System Modernization Act

“I want to ask the member how the government can make sure everyone serving in our military is kept safe and protected.”

  • Question or comment in debate

    Signal 37 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the member spoke about his time serving in Canada’s Armed Forces. Just recently, I had the opportunity to spend some time at the HMCS Star in Hamilton speaking with recruits, reservists, veterans and cadets, the young men and women in Canada’s military who are so proud of their country and their service. I spoke with the commander who talked about the increase in recruiting and interest in serving in Canada’s military and the new opportunities for an advance presence in Hamilton. I wonder if the member could comment on our role, as the federal government, in making sure that everyone who is serving Canada in our military, in the Armed Forces, is protected and safe in their service.

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Government Orders ·

Report Stage

“This bill supports people in the military and helps victims. I want the member to explain how provincial courts can successfully handle these military cases.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I, too, was at the commemoration of the Battle of the Atlantic over the weekend, at HMCS Star, speaking to the commander about the generational investments our government is making in the military, increasing recruiting, and seeing the youth, the recruits, the men and women in the reserves and the veterans. This bill is all about supporting those in the military and ensuring that the victims are supported and trusted. Justice Arbour’s recommendations mentioned civilian courts. Could the member expand on what more needs to be done at the provincial level to make sure that prosecutions done at the provincial level are successful?

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Oral Questions ·

Infrastructure

“Our government is investing heavily in major building projects to support Canada's economy. We will need more than 1.4 million more trades workers over the next eight years to build them.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I do not know why they are so afraid of good news. Our government is making generational investments in major infrastructure projects that will support Canada’s economic future. Within eight years, Canada will need more than 1.4 million additional workers in the trades to build these projects. Canada needs more than 20,000 trades— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!

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“We are spending money on major infrastructure projects to help Canada's economy. Canada will need more than 1.4 million more workers in the next eight years.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, our government is making generational investments in major infrastructure projects that will support Canada’s economic future. Within eight years, Canada will need more than 1.4 million additional workers— Some hon. members: Oh, oh! John-Paul Danko: Mr. Speaker, listen to that noise. It is so disrespectful to Canadians. Canada needs more—

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Government Orders ·

Government Orders

“I am asking the member how important it is for Canadians to stay united and stable during these uncertain times.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, my question to the member for St. Catharines is, how important is it to have Canadian unity and stability to move forward in these uncertain times?

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“We will soon remember historical battles where Canadians fought together to defend our country. I am asking the member for St. Catharines to talk about why Canadian unity is important.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, on June 6, we are going to be commemorating the Battle of Stoney Creek, a tremendous victory by British regulars, indigenous warriors and Canadian militia over a hostile American government. Of course, just down the QEW, past St. Catharines, we have Queenston Heights, where Major General Isaac Brock fell defending Canada against another hostile American government. The member for St. Catharines is acutely aware of the history of the Battle of Stoney Creek in the Niagara area. Can he comment on how important it is to have Canadian unity and stability?

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“Conservative members are just putting on a show for social media. I want them to work with the government on the issues that matter to Canadians.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, it is fascinating to watch members of the opposition perform in this place for their social media accounts, for their Conservative propaganda networks. That is what we are seeing here. This is just complete nonsense. It would be nice if, for once, the members opposite would actually work with the government, work together to do what Canadians are asking our government to do, which is to move forward with the critical issues at this time and not just perform for their propaganda networks.

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Government Orders ·

Government Business No. 9—Changes to the Standing Orders

“The world is dangerous and divided right now, and wars are making gas prices rise. I want the member to say how important it is for Canada to stay stable and united under the Prime Minister's leadership.”

  • Speech on a motion

    Relevance 0 of 100

    None of this speech addressed the specific motion under debate.

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  • Speech on a motion

    Signal 31 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, Canada is part of a dangerous and divided world. We are seeing a lot of uncertainty throughout the geopolitical sphere, a war in the Middle East causing unprecedented gas hikes at home, and just ongoing chaos. How important does the member think it is to have stability here at home in Canada? We are seeing the Prime Minister continuing to be recognized as a global leader, bringing that leadership to Canada but also recognized around the world for his leadership and stability. How important does the member think it is for that unity and stability to follow through here at home in Canada?

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