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Kody Blois

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

64 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Kent MacDonald (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the member’s speech was very informative. Our government has been diversifying to help the agricultural sector. We recently opened trade with Mexico. In particular, potatoes are going to go into Mexico. There are exporters in my riding who are very excited about that. Can the member speak to that?”

Statement grade

C–

55 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 73%Claims 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 31 wordsI would simply highlight that the Minister of Agriculture, who is from the member’s home province, has been doing great work in Mexico, whether it is with potatoes or other things.¹²Thanks Claims · 17 wordsIn my context, it is apples from the Annapolis Valley, ³and there is also the beef sector.Partly on point Thanks · 16 wordsI say “well done” to the Minister of Agriculture and the government on creating new markets.Thanks

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 25

2 of 4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would simply highlight that the Minister of Agriculture, who is from the member’s home province, has been doing great work in Mexico, whether it is with potatoes or other things.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I say “well done” to the Minister of Agriculture and the government on creating new markets.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

2 of 4 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 “In my context, it is apples from the Annapolis Valley,”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 there is also the beef sector.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 Minister of Agriculture, who is from the member’s home province”Canada’s Minister of Agriculture is from the same province as the member for Cardigan (Kent MacDonald’s home province).search
2“doing great work in Mexico, whether it is with potatoes”Canada has recently opened trade with Mexico for potatoes.search
3“apples from the Annapolis Valley”Apples are a product of the Annapolis Valley in the speaker’s region.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20