MacKinnon spends his time defending Bill C-39’s one-year review deadlines for major projects, the Alto high-speed rail line, the Churchill Falls hydro agreement, and plans to regulate airport fees. In debate he often mocks the questioner rather than the argument, calling opposition points “spaghetti at the wall” and telling one member he “lives with regret,” while his commitments frequently come without dates or measures: “We will continue to be world leaders in oceans protection.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .
Average grade
C+
The average grade of 221 analysed statements. 40 more were analysed but were too short to grade.
66 / 100 over 221 statements
Signal69 / 100
Relevance53 / 100
Respect99 / 100
Clarity81 / 100
Loses points more than most for Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.2.9 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×2.9A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×2.0Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.1.7 times as often as most members.What the tags mean →×1.7Loses points less than most for A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean →
Averaged over the 221 of 266 statements graded so far.
“We want to help grow marine industries at Port Alberni. As for BC Ferries, it is run by the province. Questions about it should go to British Columbia's transportation minister.”
“Mr. Speaker, as the member knows, we have spoken many times about the possibility of further developing those industries at Port Alberni. We are obviously very interested in that. As for BC Ferries, as the member well knows, that is a provincial Crown corporation that reports to the Minister of Transportation of British Columbia, and I think his questions for BC Ferries are best asked of that minister.”
Mr. Speaker, as the member knows, we have spoken many times about the possibility of further developing those industries at Port Alberni. We are obviously very interested in that. As for BC Ferries, as the member well knows, that is a provincial Crown corporation that reports to the Minister of Transportation of British Columbia, and I think his questions for BC Ferries are best asked of that minister.
“I want the Conservatives to support our high-speed rail project. It will create 51,000 jobs, help our economy, and make travel easier between Quebec's biggest cities.”
“Mr. Speaker, Quebeckers have no reason to take note of the Conservative Party of Canada’s opposition to a transformative project that will create 51,000 jobs, add points to our GDP, and change the game when it comes to mobility in our country, especially between Quebec’s biggest cities, namely Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Laval, Montreal and Gatineau. I urge and implore my colleague to get on board with high-speed rail. Let us get Canada moving.”
Mr. Speaker, Quebeckers have no reason to take note of the Conservative Party of Canada’s opposition to a transformative project that will create 51,000 jobs, add points to our GDP, and change the game when it comes to mobility in our country, especially between Quebec’s biggest cities, namely Quebec City, Trois-Rivières, Laval, Montreal and Gatineau. I urge and implore my colleague to get on board with high-speed rail. Let us get Canada moving.
“Our government is getting major energy and port projects built across Canada. We are building two major pipelines to the west coast.”
“Mr. Speaker, we are all very proud of the work that my colleague is doing with these major projects across the country. We are talking about Coastal GasLink. We are talking about LNG one and two. We are talking about the north coast transmission line. We are talking about some of the biggest port infrastructure investments in Canadian history. Guess what. The member is new. He lives with regret because he is not the premier of British Columbia today. We built not one, but are about to build two major pipelines to the west coast of Canada.”
Mr. Speaker, we are all very proud of the work that my colleague is doing with these major projects across the country. We are talking about Coastal GasLink. We are talking about LNG one and two. We are talking about the north coast transmission line. We are talking about some of the biggest port infrastructure investments in Canadian history. Guess what. The member is new. He lives with regret because he is not the premier of British Columbia today. We built not one, but are about to build two major pipelines to the west coast of Canada.
“This attack from the opposition is spurious. Canada leads the world in protecting oceans, including our work to save killer whales on the west coast. The Prime Minister's wife is volunteering to lead these efforts.”
“Mr. Speaker, this is a particularly spurious attack coming from the opposition. Canada is a world leader in oceans protection and oceans conservation. We have multiple departments, multiple ministers and multiple initiatives, including on our west coast, where we are working very hard on the southern resident killer whale population. We will continue to be world leaders in oceans protection. We thank the Prime Minister’s wife for volunteering to spearhead our efforts.”
Mr. Speaker, this is a particularly spurious attack coming from the opposition. Canada is a world leader in oceans protection and oceans conservation. We have multiple departments, multiple ministers and multiple initiatives, including on our west coast, where we are working very hard on the southern resident killer whale population. We will continue to be world leaders in oceans protection. We thank the Prime Minister’s wife for volunteering to spearhead our efforts.
“That claim is an exaggeration, and we disagree with it. Most workers and employers reach deals on their own. This bill gives extra help from mediators to the small number that struggle, so they can reach an agreement.”
“Mr. Speaker, I think that is an exaggeration. We obviously do not share that view. What we want to do is support the parties. Ninety-five per cent of parties successfully negotiate collective agreements. We want to better support the remaining 5% with special mediators and support from the Department of Labour, so that collective agreements can be reached in the federal sector.”
Mr. Speaker, I think that is an exaggeration. We obviously do not share that view. What we want to do is support the parties. Ninety-five per cent of parties successfully negotiate collective agreements. We want to better support the remaining 5% with special mediators and support from the Department of Labour, so that collective agreements can be reached in the federal sector.
“We need this bill to build big projects and bring in investments, like the $500 billion recently promised. It helps workers and employers reach fair deals at the bargaining table.”
“Mr. Speaker, Bill C‑39 is intended to build Canada strong by advancing major projects and major construction initiatives, as requested by workers, among others. People are also looking to make significant investments. At the recent investment summit, we know that commitments of $500 billion in investments were announced. We want a very healthy labour-management climate. We want to provide a framework for these discussions and support them so that many more collective agreements can be reached at the bargaining table.”
Mr. Speaker, Bill C‑39 is intended to build Canada strong by advancing major projects and major construction initiatives, as requested by workers, among others. People are also looking to make significant investments. At the recent investment summit, we know that commitments of $500 billion in investments were announced. We want a very healthy labour-management climate. We want to provide a framework for these discussions and support them so that many more collective agreements can be reached at the bargaining table.
“There is no open borders deal with the European Union, and there will not be one. This deal is about trade. It will help us double our trade with countries other than the U.S. in the next ten years, and sell more farm and energy products to Europe.”
“Mr. Speaker, there is not and will not be an open borders pact with the European Union. What there will be is an enhanced relationship, which will keep this country on track to more than double its non-U.S. trade in the next decade. That will happen. We will have better and closer relations with our European partners. We will have closer economic ties. We will send more Canadian products, farm products and energy products, to Europe, and we will absolutely continue to work with our cousins in the European Union to keep moving forward.”
Mr. Speaker, there is not and will not be an open borders pact with the European Union. What there will be is an enhanced relationship, which will keep this country on track to more than double its non-U.S. trade in the next decade. That will happen. We will have better and closer relations with our European partners. We will have closer economic ties. We will send more Canadian products, farm products and energy products, to Europe, and we will absolutely continue to work with our cousins in the European Union to keep moving forward.
“This bill does not ban the right to strike. It protects that right by limiting when the minister can intervene in labour disputes.”
“Mr. Speaker, with its provisions reforming the Canada Labour Code, Bill C-39 does exactly the opposite. The Minister of Jobs will now have to take certain caveats into account to ensure that section 107 is only applied in specific situations. This is the very opposite of a ban on the right to strike. It is, in fact, a recognition of the constitutional right to strike in Canada.”
Mr. Speaker, with its provisions reforming the Canada Labour Code, Bill C-39 does exactly the opposite. The Minister of Jobs will now have to take certain caveats into account to ensure that section 107 is only applied in specific situations. This is the very opposite of a ban on the right to strike. It is, in fact, a recognition of the constitutional right to strike in Canada.
“Young people want our country to grow. The Churchill Falls project will create thousands of jobs. It will show that we can build big clean energy projects faster without lowering our standards.”
“Mr. Speaker, Quebec youth, like young people across Canada, dream of a future where the country continues to grow, develop and evolve. The Churchill Falls project alone is going to create thousands of jobs, and as the largest renewable energy project in North American history, it is going to prove that projects can get done faster without lowering our standards or expectations as Canadians.”
Mr. Speaker, Quebec youth, like young people across Canada, dream of a future where the country continues to grow, develop and evolve. The Churchill Falls project alone is going to create thousands of jobs, and as the largest renewable energy project in North American history, it is going to prove that projects can get done faster without lowering our standards or expectations as Canadians.
“We are not rushing this bill. We have consulted First Nations, unions, green groups, businesses, and provinces across the country. We even doubled our consultation time this summer, and we will keep listening to Canadians.”
“Mr. Speaker, these committee hearings, as the member knows, are only the latest in a long line of consultations that this government has undertaken with first nations, labour, environmental groups, businesses, provinces and stakeholders from right across our country. In fact, we consulted so much, we had to double the amount of consultation time that we undertook over the summer. This process has been defined by the listening and the consulting that we have been doing with Canadians, and we will continue to do that.”
Mr. Speaker, these committee hearings, as the member knows, are only the latest in a long line of consultations that this government has undertaken with first nations, labour, environmental groups, businesses, provinces and stakeholders from right across our country. In fact, we consulted so much, we had to double the amount of consultation time that we undertook over the summer. This process has been defined by the listening and the consulting that we have been doing with Canadians, and we will continue to do that.
“Yesterday was a very good day for Alberta and all of Canada. I want the member to join me in thanking the Canadians who are working hard to build the country, develop our resources, and grow our economy.”
“Mr. Speaker, let us agree that Canada had a very good day yesterday. It was a very good day for Albertans and a very good day for Canadians. That member will want to join with the government in thanking all Albertans who participated in this debate, but more importantly, those Albertans and other Canadians who are now going to continue putting their shoulder to the wheel to build this great country, to develop our resources, to create a future here at home and to create the kind of growth that gives us the best quality of life and makes Canada the best country in the world.”
Mr. Speaker, let us agree that Canada had a very good day yesterday. It was a very good day for Albertans and a very good day for Canadians. That member will want to join with the government in thanking all Albertans who participated in this debate, but more importantly, those Albertans and other Canadians who are now going to continue putting their shoulder to the wheel to build this great country, to develop our resources, to create a future here at home and to create the kind of growth that gives us the best quality of life and makes Canada the best country in the world.
“We already answered all of the Bloc's questions yesterday. This bill gives Quebeckers the growth, jobs, and major projects they want. The Bloc should vote for it.”
“Mr. Speaker, the leader of the Bloc Québécois was obviously not present at yesterday’s sitting, when all questions from his party and all members were answered. On the contrary, we have explained and outlined the measures we will take to give Quebeckers what they are asking for. What they are asking for is growth, job opportunities, projects like Churchill Falls or Nouveau Monde Graphite, like the Contrecoeur port, and to build a strong country. Bill C‑39 is the right solution, and the Bloc Québécois should vote in favour of it.”
Mr. Speaker, the leader of the Bloc Québécois was obviously not present at yesterday’s sitting, when all questions from his party and all members were answered. On the contrary, we have explained and outlined the measures we will take to give Quebeckers what they are asking for. What they are asking for is growth, job opportunities, projects like Churchill Falls or Nouveau Monde Graphite, like the Contrecoeur port, and to build a strong country. Bill C‑39 is the right solution, and the Bloc Québécois should vote in favour of it.
“This bill is good for our country and its unity. It will create jobs for young Quebeckers and help both Quebec and Canada grow.”
“Mr. Speaker, with all due respect to the leader of the Bloc Québécois, today is a very good day for Canadian unity. We thank the people of Alberta who, like Quebeckers have always done, voted to be part of a country that stands tall, a country that is building itself. Yes, Bill C‑39 will enable us to continue building this great and beautiful country, provide young Quebeckers with job opportunities and help Quebec and Canada grow.”
Mr. Speaker, with all due respect to the leader of the Bloc Québécois, today is a very good day for Canadian unity. We thank the people of Alberta who, like Quebeckers have always done, voted to be part of a country that stands tall, a country that is building itself. Yes, Bill C‑39 will enable us to continue building this great and beautiful country, provide young Quebeckers with job opportunities and help Quebec and Canada grow.
“This week we helped Canadians with money for groceries, heat pumps, and lower gas taxes. Here is our plan for upcoming debates, including clean water for First Nations, national defence, fuel costs, and social media safety. I am asking all parties to agree to work late on October 19 to debate the fuel tax bill.”
“Mr. Speaker, first of all, we certainly want to acknowledge the very high ratings for this part of the week with the Thursday question. I also want to celebrate the fact that, while every week is a good week to help Canadians with affordability, this week was a particularly good week, because the groceries and essentials benefit, which is up to $1,800 or $1,900 a year, went into the bank accounts of Canadians. The quarterly deposit was made. The Prime Minister announced today measures that will help tens of thousands of Canadians convert their homes to heat pumps, saving them money while helping with the cost of installation. The Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed that our measures to reduce the gas tax and prolong the reduction will save the average family about $275 a year. It is a good week for affordability. Finally, the bill that is so obviously and patently good in terms of moving Canada’s strong economy forward that even Conservatives realized it was worthy of their support, Bill C-39, has now passed through second reading and is off to a special legislative committee. It has indeed been a good week for Canadians. Tomorrow we will proceed with second reading of Bill C-37, the first nations clean water act. When we return from constituency week, priority will be given to Bill C-40, which aims to strengthen Canada’s defence sector; Bill C-38, the Canadian fuel affordability act; and Bill C-34, the safe social media act. Note that Thursday, October 22, shall be an allotted day. Finally, seconded by the member forRegina—Qu’Appelle, I would like to seek unanimous consent for the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, on Monday, October 19, 2026, the House shall continue to sit until midnight, provided that: (a) at 6:30 p.m., the Speaker shall interrupt any proceedings then before the House and such proceedings shall be deemed adjourned, and the House shall proceed forthwith to the consideration of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief); (b) after 6:30 p.m., no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair, except for a unanimous consent motion to see the clock.”
Mr. Speaker, first of all, we certainly want to acknowledge the very high ratings for this part of the week with the Thursday question. I also want to celebrate the fact that, while every week is a good week to help Canadians with affordability, this week was a particularly good week, because the groceries and essentials benefit, which is up to $1,800 or $1,900 a year, went into the bank accounts of Canadians. The quarterly deposit was made. The Prime Minister announced today measures that will help tens of thousands of Canadians convert their homes to heat pumps, saving them money while helping with the cost of installation. The Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed that our measures to reduce the gas tax and prolong the reduction will save the average family about $275 a year. It is a good week for affordability. Finally, the bill that is so obviously and patently good in terms of moving Canada’s strong economy forward that even Conservatives realized it was worthy of their support, Bill C-39, has now passed through second reading and is off to a special legislative committee. It has indeed been a good week for Canadians. Tomorrow we will proceed with second reading of Bill C-37, the first nations clean water act. When we return from constituency week, priority will be given to Bill C-40, which aims to strengthen Canada’s defence sector; Bill C-38, the Canadian fuel affordability act; and Bill C-34, the safe social media act. Note that Thursday, October 22, shall be an allotted day. Finally, seconded by the member forRegina—Qu’Appelle, I would like to seek unanimous consent for the following motion: That, notwithstanding any standing order or usual practice of the House, on Monday, October 19, 2026, the House shall continue to sit until midnight, provided that: (a) at 6:30 p.m., the Speaker shall interrupt any proceedings then before the House and such proceedings shall be deemed adjourned, and the House shall proceed forthwith to the consideration of Bill C-38, An Act to amend the Excise Tax Act (extension of the federal fuel excise tax relief); (b) after 6:30 p.m., no quorum calls, dilatory motions or requests for unanimous consent shall be received by the Chair, except for a unanimous consent motion to see the clock.
“The member should support the high-speed train project. It will connect Quebec and Ontario and lower greenhouse gas emissions.”
“Mr. Speaker, I am baffled, because the member will literally be able to look out his window in Repentigny and have a view of one of the best possible ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I am talking about the Alto high-speed train, which will connect four of Quebec’s largest cities to Ontario, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and form the backbone of Quebec’s transportation system. This is a generational project that deserves the support of this guy who says he wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Mr. Speaker, I am baffled, because the member will literally be able to look out his window in Repentigny and have a view of one of the best possible ways of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. I am talking about the Alto high-speed train, which will connect four of Quebec’s largest cities to Ontario, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and form the backbone of Quebec’s transportation system. This is a generational project that deserves the support of this guy who says he wants to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
“I want the Bloc Québécois to support the high-speed train project. It will connect four of Quebec's biggest cities and help people travel for school and work.”
“Mr. Speaker, beyond thinking big, as my colleague so aptly put it, and beyond the next James Bay project, which is at Churchill Falls and Gull Island, beyond all that, there is the high-speed rail project. It will connect four of Quebec’s largest cities and will be a game-changer for people across Quebec, whether they are studying, working or visiting one of our municipalities or major urban centres. I urge the Bloc Québécois to get onboard with the high-speed train. May it think big for Quebec and support the Alto project.”
Mr. Speaker, beyond thinking big, as my colleague so aptly put it, and beyond the next James Bay project, which is at Churchill Falls and Gull Island, beyond all that, there is the high-speed rail project. It will connect four of Quebec’s largest cities and will be a game-changer for people across Quebec, whether they are studying, working or visiting one of our municipalities or major urban centres. I urge the Bloc Québécois to get onboard with the high-speed train. May it think big for Quebec and support the Alto project.
“I want the Bloc Québécois to vote for this bill. It will speed up renewable energy projects and hydroelectric work at Churchill Falls. This will help Canada and Quebec become leaders in energy.”
“Mr. Speaker, Canada, including Quebec, is determined to become a superpower in conventional and renewable energy. That is why I urge the Bloc Québécois to vote in favour of Bill C‑39 to accelerate renewable energy projects and the hydroelectric development in Churchill Falls, where the Government of Canada and the 44 Quebec MPs have advocated for a generational investment in the future of Quebeckers.”
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Mr. Speaker, Canada, including Quebec, is determined to become a superpower in conventional and renewable energy. That is why I urge the Bloc Québécois to vote in favour of Bill C‑39 to accelerate renewable energy projects and the hydroelectric development in Churchill Falls, where the Government of Canada and the 44 Quebec MPs have advocated for a generational investment in the future of Quebeckers.
“I want to congratulate Anne Carson from Toronto for winning the Nobel Prize in Literature.”
“Mr. Speaker, I know we will get to many questions today, but I do want to extend the greetings and the congratulations of the entire House. It does not happen every day that Canada welcomes a brand new Nobel laureate, this time in literature. We congratulate Anne Carson of Toronto, a proud graduate of the University of Toronto, author of over 20 books, a 2005 member of the Order of Canada and a collaborator with the Rheostatics. I want to congratulate Anne Carson, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.”
Mr. Speaker, I know we will get to many questions today, but I do want to extend the greetings and the congratulations of the entire House. It does not happen every day that Canada welcomes a brand new Nobel laureate, this time in literature. We congratulate Anne Carson of Toronto, a proud graduate of the University of Toronto, author of over 20 books, a 2005 member of the Order of Canada and a collaborator with the Rheostatics. I want to congratulate Anne Carson, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.
“We will talk about this later today, but first I want to congratulate Anne.”
“Mr. Speaker, I know we will get to these matters further in question period today, but I do want to join with, I am sure, all of my colleagues around the House in congratulating Anne— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!”
Mr. Speaker, I know we will get to these matters further in question period today, but I do want to join with, I am sure, all of my colleagues around the House in congratulating Anne— Some hon. members: Oh, oh!
“Our government passed six crime laws this spring on hate, bail, and safe spaces. The member voted against every one of them. We are the party fighting crime, and he should support our laws.”
“Mr. Speaker, I can tell the member that we were in power this spring when we passed six pieces of criminal justice legislation on things such as hate, bail and safe spaces. Where was the member? Every time the roll was called, he sat in his place and opposed the law-and-order agenda of the new government in Canada. We are the anti-crime party. We are the people taking the measures. The member should get up and support them.”
Mr. Speaker, I can tell the member that we were in power this spring when we passed six pieces of criminal justice legislation on things such as hate, bail and safe spaces. Where was the member? Every time the roll was called, he sat in his place and opposed the law-and-order agenda of the new government in Canada. We are the anti-crime party. We are the people taking the measures. The member should get up and support them.
