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Marc Miller

Liberal on Official Languages 2026-05-06

101 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, for over 100 years, the organization Acfas has been helping to advance and promote research, innovation and science culture in French. Next week, it will hold its annual congress in Trois‑Rivières, with more than 260 lectures showcasing the diversity of science in French. It will be one of the largest multidisciplinary scientific gatherings in the French-speaking world. Can the minister tell us what our government is doing to support the creation and dissemination of scientific information in French?”

Statement grade

79 / 100, held down by Signal

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Thanks 45%Claims 48%Promise 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 35 wordsI want to thank the member for Madawaska—Restigouche for his excellent question and his excellent work. I share his appreciation for Acfas, which is carrying out critical work to promote science and research in French.Thanks Claims · 48 wordsThat is a top priority for our government.Partly on point First, on April 1, we announced $1 million in funding to promote research in French.¹ Second, we are currently reviewing the recommendations of the advisory panel on research in French as part of the action plan for official languages 2023‑28, ²Promise · 8 wordsand we will be publishing the report shortly. Thanks · 10 wordsWe are proud of the work of our francophone researchers.Thanks

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 49

4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank the member for Madawaska—Restigouche for his excellent question and his excellent work.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I share his appreciation for Acfas,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which is carrying out critical work to promote science and research in French.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We are proud of the work of our francophone researchers.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 91

1 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 question asked.

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 a top priority for our government.”States it is a priority without naming any action taken.

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 · 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“on April 1, we announced $1 million in funding to promote research in French”The Government of Canada announced $1 million in funding to promote research in French on April 1, 2026.search
2“we are currently reviewing the recommendations of the advisory panel on research in French as part of the action plan for official languages 2023‑28”The Government of Canada is reviewing the recommendations of the advisory panel on research in French under the action plan for official languages 2023-28.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20