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Eric Lefebvre

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-04-30

57 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, in yesterday’s economic update, the government announced that ordinary taxpayers will be able to contribute to this Canadian sovereign wealth fund that the Prime Minister wants to create. It so happens that his goal, as Prime Minister, is more or less to dictate what investments the sovereign wealth fund will cover. In fact, all of it will involve projects recommended by the Major Projects Office, and those projects will have been chosen by the Prime Minister’s Office. That means the Prime Minister is the one who will determine what investments will be made through the sovereign wealth fund. Does my colleague intend to invest his personal savings in the Prime Minister’s preferred picks?”

Statement grade

Average 79 / 100

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Aside 53%Reasoning 47%

This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 30 wordsunfortunately, I do not make the same kind of money our Prime Minister does.¹Mockery My investments are far more modest. However, that is certainly not the choice I would make.Aside Reasoning · 27 wordsAs for Canadians, Conservatives naturally are in favour of freedom of choice, so I will leave it to Canadians to make their own choices regarding their investments.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

2 of 5 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “My investments are far more modest.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “However, that is certainly not the choice I would make.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

2 of 5 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.

Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “As for Canadians, Conservatives naturally are in favour of freedom of choice,”About Conservatives’ general position on freedom of choice, not whether he would invest his own savings.
Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.What the tags mean “so I will leave it to Canadians to make their own choices regarding their investments.”About leaving investment choices to Canadians generally, not answering the question about his own savings.

Respect · 100

1 of 5 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.

Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.What the tags mean “I do not make the same kind of money our Prime Minister does”A sarcastic personal jab at the Prime Minister’s own wealth rather than any decision or policy.

Clarity · 100

0 of 5 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 · 1

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1“I do not make the same kind of money our Prime Minister does”Eric Lefebvre earns less money than the Prime Minister.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20