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Rhéal Éloi Fortin

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

140 words · 7 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, as we wind down the discussion on the opposition day motion, I must say that I appreciate the motion. I have enjoyed the debate today. We are trying to support businesses and workers. It is one of the reasons I have tried to highlight the number of actions the government has taken, and not only the recent ones. I highlighted the Business Development Bank and the regional development agencies. We can talk about the work-sharing programs and some of the bigger holistic approaches we have taken to deal with trade and to expand the opportunities beyond borders. Having the backs of the people of Quebec, and of all of Canada, is critically important to the government, and we will continue to do so. I want to acknowledge that I value the emotion Bloc members have brought today. I have really enjoyed the debate on such an important issue to all Canadians.”

Statement grade

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Average 85 / 100

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

Procedure 24%The question 59%Claims 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 34 wordswhat my colleague has just said is a comment, not a question. I will take note of his comment and say the same to him. I am not going to repeat what I said, ProcedureThe question · 54 wordsbut, since he is part of this government, is he capable of persuading his leader, the Prime Minister of Canada, to take action? It is all well and good to talk and announce measures, Partly on pointbut is he capable of taking action around benefits for seniors, the media, the EI spring gap and wage subsidies?Off point Claims · 23 wordsWage subsidies were a proposal put forward by the Bloc Québécois during the pandemic six years ago.¹ It worked and we saved businesses. The question · 29 wordsCan we use the tools we have, follow the well-trodden paths that have proven their worth, and help the citizens of Quebec and Canada get through the tariff crisis?

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “what my colleague has just said is a comment, not a question.”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 “I will take note of his comment and say the same to him.”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 “I am not going to repeat what I said,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 71

2 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 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 all well and good to talk and announce measures,”It criticizes talk and announcements generally without addressing the motion’s call for tariff 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 “but is he capable of taking action around benefits for seniors, the media, the EI spring gap and wage subsidies?”It asks about benefits for seniors, the media and the EI spring gap, subjects outside the motion’s tariff response.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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“Wage subsidies were a proposal put forward by the Bloc Québécois during the pandemic six years ago.”The Bloc Québécois proposed wage subsidies during the pandemic, roughly six years before May 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20