Analysis · Question Period question · beta

Christine Normandin

Bloc Québécois on Intergovernmental Relations 2026-05-25

101 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

C+

69 / 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.

Claims 24%Positioning 55%The question 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 wordsOttawa is currently reviewing the question that the Alberta government will put to its population in a referendum to see if it is appropriate, ¹Positioning · 56 wordsbecause Ottawa knows so much better than anyone else what kind of question should be asked. Ottawa knows what is clear and what is unclear to ordinary people. The federal government is so superior, so much better. Good thing the government is here to look after us and to explain things we are capable of understanding.Positioning The question · 21 wordsDoes the government realize that the Clarity Act is nothing but a demonstration of contempt for the populace and the provinces?

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.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 39

5 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “because Ottawa knows so much better than anyone else what kind of question should be asked.”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 “Ottawa knows what is clear and what is unclear to ordinary people.”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 “The federal government is so superior,”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 “so much better.”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 “Good thing the government is here to look after us and to explain things we are capable of understanding.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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“Ottawa is currently reviewing the question that the Alberta government will put to its population in a referendum”The federal government is currently reviewing the question that the Alberta government plans to put to its population in a referendum to judge whether it is appropriate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20