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David Bexte

Conservative on Strong and Free Elections Act 2026-04-24

75 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Mario Beaulieu (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, it seems that the bill would result in the government no longer being required to disclose the names and addresses of political donors. I asked one of my Liberal colleagues about this earlier. He replied that he did not think the bill would have that effect. If that were the case, it would really open the door to conflicts of interest, corruption and so on. If it turns out that the bill really does make it so that the government is no longer required to disclose the names and addresses of donors, would my colleague agree that that is wrong? Would he oppose that?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Promise 15%Reasoning 85%

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Mr. Speaker, Promise · 11 wordsthis is exactly why it needs to be studied at committee.Vague promise Reasoning · 64 wordsThe sharing of data and the unintended consequences of that, and the impacts of privacy of the individual have to be fully vetted out and compared.Vague promise It deserves sunlight, the discussion of open debate and thorough study.Vague promise Our democracy is not necessarily supposed to work fast, but it is supposed to be thorough so it can be effective and stand the test of time.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 9 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 0

6 of 9 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “this is exactly why it needs to be studied at committee.”Answers a yes/no question about opposing a provision with a call for committee study instead.
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 sharing of data and the unintended consequences of that,”Raises data sharing and privacy generally rather than saying whether he opposes the donor disclosure change.
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 impacts of privacy of the individual have to be fully vetted out and compared.”Speaks to vetting privacy impacts without addressing the question of whether the effect is wrong and should be opposed.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It deserves sunlight, the discussion of open debate and thorough study.”Advocates sunlight and study, substituting process for an answer to what was 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 “Our democracy is not necessarily supposed to work fast,”A general reflection on democracy’s pace, not a response to the donor disclosure question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but it is supposed to be thorough so it can be effective and stand the test of time.”General praise of thoroughness that does not answer whether he would oppose the provision.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 46

3 of 9 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 “it needs to be studied at committee”A deferral with no actor, timeline, or measure of what the study would accomplish.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “have to be fully vetted out and compared”No actor, date, or success condition is given for the vetting being demanded.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “It deserves sunlight”A rhetorical commitment with no named actor, process, or measure attached.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-09-16