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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-04-30

178 words · 13 sentences · 17 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is somewhat disappointing that we have the Conservative and the Bloc members united in believing that this is something the country does not need. In fact, if one was to be a bit of a visionary and demonstrate some true leadership, they would understand and appreciate the actual value of having a sovereign wealth fund. There is a significant difference between what is being put on the table and the Infrastructure Bank. It is unfortunate that the members do not necessarily understand the difference between the two. We have the potential to generate investments to continue to build a stronger economy. I can understand why the Bloc might oppose Canada becoming a stronger nation, relatively speaking, but I do not understand why the Conservatives would resist something that other countries around the world have. Why is it not good enough for Canada if other countries have deemed it necessary?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Thanks 3%Claims 90%Positioning 4%Procedure 2%

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Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsmy colleague’s question is very interesting.Thanks Claims · 94 wordsHe is saying that I do not know the difference between the Canada Infrastructure Bank, or CIB, and the sovereign wealth fund the government is proposing. It is difficult to really know the difference because the government itself does not know. It has not yet fully explained what the sovereign wealth fund will be used for or how it will work. However, according to the government announcement, their objectives are more or less the same. The difference lies in how the two mechanisms operate. One has $35 billion, ¹and the other has $25 billion.² Positioning · 8 wordsWhat is happening with the CIB’s $35 billion?Positioning Claims · 66 wordsThe investment objectives are based on policies issued by the government. There are guidelines regarding the investments the CIB should make. In the case of the sovereign wealth fund, the investments will be dictated entirely by the government because they will be decided by the Major Projects Office, ³which is administered by the Prime Minister’s Office.⁴ This is making things even less independent and more political. Procedure · 4 wordsThat is the reality.ProcedureUnearned certainty

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 85

3 of 4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “my colleague’s question is very interesting.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What is happening with the CIB’s $35 billion?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “That is the reality.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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 motion under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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

1 of 4 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “That is the reality”The phrase asserts certainty in place of any source for the preceding judgement.

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“$35 billion”The Canada Infrastructure Bank has $35 billion.search
2“$25 billion”The sovereign wealth fund the government is proposing has $25 billion.search
3“the investments will be dictated entirely by the government because they will be decided by the Major Projects Office”The investments of the proposed sovereign wealth fund will be decided by the Major Projects Office.search
4“which is administered by the Prime Minister’s Office”The Major Projects Office is administered by the Prime Minister’s Office.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20