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Abdelhaq Sari

Liberal on National Framework on the Durability of Electronic Products and Essential Home Appliances Act 2026-04-30

127 words · 8 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague for his contribution. The Bloc Québécois wants to fight planned obsolescence. It is a matter of respect for consumers and for what the planet has to offer us. Right now, we are consuming at a frantic pace, and the planet is having a hard time keeping up with our demand. This bill offers a viable alternative. I did not hear my colleague mention Bill 29, which was passed unanimously in the Quebec National Assembly on October 3, 2023. Perhaps he did, but I want to hear his thoughts on it. I am proud to say that Quebec was the first jurisdiction in North America to legislate against planned obsolescence. It passed a bill in 2023 containing a number of key measures, including the availability of parts, the warranty of good working order, the ability to choose repair services, and charger interoperability. What does my colleague have to say about this Quebec initiative, and does his bill have something better to offer Quebeckers?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Aside 9%Claims 84%Procedure 7%

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

Madam Speaker, Aside · 11 wordsthat is not a good question; it is a great question.Aside Claims · 8 wordsQuebec’s legislation is inspiring. It prohibits planned obsolescence, ¹Procedure · 5 wordsbut it goes even further.Procedure Claims · 39 wordsIt creates a warranty of good working order, requires replacement parts to be available and also provides for penalties.² That is great, but Quebec is acting as a province, within its areas of jurisdiction. We are acting within ours. Procedure · 4 wordsLet me be clear: ProcedureClaims · 60 wordsBill C-267 is not an end point; it is a starting point that we have to work from to ensure that all of Canada, not only Quebec, can enjoy the same standards everywhere, be it Alberta or Quebec.Vague promise The goal is to have the federal government work within its areas of jurisdiction and offer this option to the other provinces.

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

4 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 “that is not a good question;”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “it is a great question.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but it goes even further.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Let me be clear:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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 bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 66

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “a starting point that we have to work from”The commitment to build on the bill names no measure, date or success condition for extending the standards.

Claims · 2

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“prohibits planned obsolescence”Quebec’s legislation (Bill 29, passed in 2023) prohibits planned obsolescence.search
2“It creates a warranty of good working order, requires replacement parts to be available and also provides for penalties”Quebec’s 2023 legislation includes a warranty of good working order, requirements for replacement parts availability, and penalties.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20