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Billy Morin

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-07

120 words · 8 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I admit that we in Quebec are really accustomed to this. I heard my colleague say that the referendums on independence took place under a Liberal government. I can assure him that the next one will also take place under a Liberal government in the coming years and that we are going to win this time. Then the Liberals can have their country, and they can decide how to govern it. We look forward to that. We will leave Canada to them, and we will take care of our own affairs. I find this issue interesting. Not only am I a proud Quebecker, I am also a proud member of the Wendat nation. It is an important part of who I am. In Quebec, we have rights and legal systems that are quite different, particularly when it comes to property. It is a bit hard for us to wrap our heads around this situation. Can my colleague elaborate on that aspect? Does he anticipate that this ruling from British Columbia could have an impact on Quebec later on?”

Statement grade

C+

67 / 100, held down by Signal

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Positioning 59%Reasoning 29%Claims 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 24 wordsthat is the fear. It is disappointing when the Liberals deny Canadians’ fear. That is a real emotion, at the end of the day.PositioningPartly on point Reasoning · 35 wordsQuebec or any other province needs to take a look at what is going on in B.C., because there is an aspect of federalism. First nations are in section 35, ¹so this has federal implications. Claims · 14 wordsFor Quebeckers and the people of the Wendat, there are mechanisms to work together, Positioning · 47 wordsbut continually, the Liberal government does not take full advantage or performs reconciliation rhetoric when it comes to creating real partnerships at the end of the day. We are looking for leadership. People of the Wendat can provide that, in spite of what the Liberal government does.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 37

6 of 13 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 “that is the fear.”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 “It is disappointing when the Liberals deny Canadians’ fear.”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 “That is a real emotion, at the end of the day.”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 “but continually, the Liberal government does not take full advantage or performs reconciliation rhetoric when it comes to creating real partnerships at the end of the day.”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 “We are looking for leadership.”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 “People of the Wendat can provide that, in spite of what the Liberal government does.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 58

7 of 13 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 “that is the fear.”About the fear the Liberals allegedly deny, not whether the ruling affects Quebec.
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 disappointing when the Liberals deny Canadians’ fear.”About the Liberals’ handling of Canadians’ fear, not the ruling’s effect on Quebec.
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 real emotion, at the end of the day.”About the emotion of fear, not the question on Quebec’s exposure.
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 “For Quebeckers and the people of the Wendat, there are mechanisms to work together,”About mechanisms for Quebeckers and the Wendat to work together, not whether the ruling affects them.
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 “but continually, the Liberal government does not take full advantage or performs reconciliation rhetoric when it comes to creating real partnerships at the end of the day.”About the government’s record on reconciliation partnerships, not the ruling’s effect on Quebec.
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 “We are looking for leadership.”A call for leadership, not an answer on Quebec’s exposure to the ruling.
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 “People of the Wendat can provide that, in spite of what the Liberal government does.”About the Wendat providing leadership despite the government, not the question asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 13 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 13 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“First nations are in section 35”First nations are recognized under section 35 of Canada’s Constitution Act, 1982.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20