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Mario Simard

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

116 words · 9 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Natilien Joseph (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I listened to my colleague’s speech. It was a very fine speech. If I were in his shoes, I too would be angry and asking questions. This morning, I listened to the leader of the Bloc Québécois. I know that the Bloc is critical of U.S. tariffs on Quebec’s economy, and rightly so, but our government has already gotten to work. I would remind my colleague that a bad deal is worse than no deal at all. In this context, does the Bloc Québécois also see the importance of reducing this trade dependency? Do they recognize the needs of Quebec’s SMEs to access new international markets?”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Procedure 12%Claims 69%Positioning 12%The ask 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 14 wordsI would like to talk to my colleague about the worst dependency we have.Procedure Claims · 56 wordsIt is the 80% of the oil sector, the major players in that sector, that is owned by foreign interests, ¹and the 60% of the oil sector that is American‑owned.² There is capital flight. The sector has made record profits in recent years.³ Where do all those dividends go? They are going to the United States. Positioning · 14 wordsThat is even more troubling than the forestry sector’s dependence on the American market.Positioning Claims · 24 wordsWe are paying for oil and gas sector infrastructure, while the industry bigwigs are taking their dividends and investing them in the United States. The ask · 8 wordsThat is what my colleague should be addressing.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

2 of 12 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 talk to my colleague about the worst dependency we have.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is even more troubling than the forestry sector’s dependence on the American market.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

10 of 12 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 “It is the 80% of the oil sector, the major players in that sector, that is owned by foreign interests,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “and the 60% of the oil sector that is American‑owned.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “There is capital flight.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “The sector has made record profits in recent years.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Where do all those dividends go?”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “They are going to the United States.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “That is even more troubling than the forestry sector’s dependence on the American market.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We are paying for oil and gas sector infrastructure,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “while the industry bigwigs are taking their dividends and investing them in the United States.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “That is what my colleague should be addressing.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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 · 3

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“the 80% of the oil sector, the major players in that sector, that is owned by foreign interests”80% of Canada’s oil sector’s major players are owned by foreign interests.search
2“and the 60% of the oil sector that is American‑owned.”60% of Canada’s oil sector is American-owned.search
3“The sector has made record profits in recent years”Canada’s oil and gas sector has made record profits in recent years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20