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Kody Blois

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

90 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, earlier in his speech, my colleague spoke at length about market diversification and access to the liquidity measures being proposed by the government. The member for Mirabel did a very good job instructing us earlier on the long-term effects of these measures. However, businesses in the aluminum industry and forestry sector need short-term help here and now. One solution that everyone seems to support amounts to the equivalent of a wage subsidy. This would maintain the employment relationship and give businesses some breathing room. I do not understand why the government is closed to the idea. I would like to hear my colleague’s thoughts on that.”

Statement grade

Average 77 / 100

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

Claims 22%Promise 43%Positioning 34%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 20 wordsas I mentioned, we have a lot of funding programs available to support sectors currently affected by the U.S. tariffs. Promise · 33 wordsI think and I imagine that the hon. Minister of Industry is open to suggestions from all the parties in the House of Commons. I will pass these ideas on to the minister. Positioning · 17 wordsI know that it is important to the minister that they be brought to the government’s attention.PositioningPartly on point Promise · 6 wordsAll options are on the table, Vague promisePositioning · 14 wordsbecause we understand the importance of supporting our workers affected by the U.S. tariffs.Positioning

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What the tags mean

Signal · 61

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I know that it is important to the minister that they be brought to the government’s attention.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “because we understand the importance of supporting our workers affected by the U.S. tariffs.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 56

5 of 8 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 I mentioned, we have a lot of funding programs available to support sectors currently affected by the U.S. tariffs.”About existing funding programs, not the proposed wage subsidy measure the question asks about.
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 “I think and I imagine that the hon.”An incomplete remark about the minister that does not address the wage subsidy question.
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 “Minister of Industry is open to suggestions from all the parties in the House of Commons.”About the minister’s openness to suggestions generally, not the government’s position on the proposed measure.
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 “I will pass these ideas on to the minister.”About relaying ideas to the minister, not whether the government supports the proposed measure.
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 “I know that it is important to the minister that they be brought to the government’s attention.”About the minister’s interest in ideas, not the short-term wage subsidy proposal asked about.

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 · 91

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 “All options are on the table”A commitment to act that names no measure, actor, date or success condition.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20