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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois on 50th Anniversary of the Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur 2026-04-28

178 words · 8 sentences · 13 clauses

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Not graded

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Procedure 19%Claims 47%Anecdote 21%Thanks 13%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 26 wordsI would like to take this opportunity to mark the 50th anniversary of an organization in my constituency, the Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur.²Procedure Claims · 41 wordsThe organization, which mainly brings together duck hunting and ice fishing enthusiasts, is renowned for its famous Festival de la Brimbale, where a temporary village is set up on the river during the brief period when the St. Lawrence freezes over.³ Anecdote · 25 wordsThese are magical moments that allow both enthusiasts and those who dabble to get together with family and friends in a setting like no other.Anecdote Claims · 28 wordsPeople from all generations head outdoors during the coldest part of winter to enjoy nature and all it has to offer together. The association holds a significant record, Procedure · 7 wordsand not just any record at that.Procedure Claims · 14 wordsSince 2016, it has held the record for the world’s largest tip-up, ¹or brimbale. Anecdote · 13 wordsI am proud to have been there for its inauguration 10 years ago.⁴Anecdote Thanks · 24 wordsIn closing, I would like to offer the entire organization, as well as its president, René Béland, my warmest congratulations on this 50th anniversary.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 41

6 of 6 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I would like to take this opportunity to mark the 50th anniversary of an organization in my constituency, the Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “These are magical moments that allow both enthusiasts and those who dabble to get together with family and friends in a setting like no other.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and not just any record at that.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I am proud to have been there for its inauguration 10 years ago.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “In closing, I would like to offer the entire organization,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as well as its president, René Béland, my warmest congratulations on this 50th anniversary.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 4

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“Since 2016, it has held the record for the world’s largest tip-up, ”The Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur has held the world’s largest tip-up or brimbale since 2016.search
2“50th anniversary of an organization in my constituency, the Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur.”The Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur celebrated its 50th anniversary.search
3“a temporary village is set up on the river during the brief period when the St. Lawrence freezes over.”A temporary village is set up on the river by the organization during the period when the St. Lawrence freezes over.search
4“I am proud to have been there for its inauguration 10 years ago.”Xavier Barsalou-Duval attended the inauguration of the Association de Chasse et Pêche de Contrecoeur 10 years ago.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20