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Rachel Bendayan

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

102 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc Québécois). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for her speech. Does she believe that building Canada strong and the “nationalism” advocated by the Prime Minister includes respect for provincial jurisdictions? Is a strong Canada not necessarily a Canada that respects the jurisdictions of the various provinces? In this regard, can we count on the current government to consult the provinces, to really consult them, take their opinions into account, and create programs that respect the jurisdictions and priorities of each province and Quebec?”

Statement grade

30 / 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.

Reasoning 9%Claims 52%Promise 39%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 9 wordsrespect for areas of jurisdiction is obviously very important. Claims · 41 wordsThe Premier of Quebec met with our Prime Minister within hours of his taking office.¹ It was very important for our Prime Minister to ensure that he was responsive to Quebec’s requests. We have put forward several measures in our budget.² Promise · 40 wordsWe made it quite clear, both to the Quebec government and to the Bloc Québécois, that we would work hand in hand with Quebec on the programs it wishes to advance itself.Vague promise It will receive the negotiated funds as usual. Claims · 12 wordsOur deputy is working with his counterpart in Quebec to that end.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 8 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 0

7 of 8 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “respect for areas of jurisdiction is obviously very important.”About respect for provincial jurisdictions, a subject the tariff motion does not touch.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The Premier of Quebec met with our Prime Minister within hours of his taking office.”About a meeting between the Premier of Quebec and the Prime Minister, not the tariffs or support for affected businesses.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It was very important for our Prime Minister to ensure that he was responsive to Quebec’s requests.”About the Prime Minister’s responsiveness to Quebec’s requests, not the tariff measures under debate.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We have put forward several measures in our budget.”Refers to budget measures generally without tying them to tariffs or affected sectors.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We made it quite clear, both to the Quebec government and to the Bloc Québécois, that we would work hand in hand with Quebec on the programs it wishes to advance itself.”About working with Quebec on its own programs, a subject outside the tariff motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It will receive the negotiated funds as usual.”About Quebec receiving negotiated funds, not the tariff impact or mitigation measures.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Our deputy is working with his counterpart in Quebec to that end.”About deputies working together on Quebec matters, not the tariffs the motion addresses.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 63

1 of 8 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 “we would work hand in hand with Quebec”The commitment names no program, date, measure or success condition, so it cannot be checked later.

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“The Premier of Quebec met with our Prime Minister within hours of his taking office”The Premier of Quebec met with the Prime Minister within hours of the Prime Minister taking office.search
2“We have put forward several measures in our budget”The government’s budget contained several measures related to Quebec.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20