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Kody Blois

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

165 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Marianne Dandurand (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate my colleague from Kings—Hants discussing agriculture and how much it matters to him. Of course, I share his concerns. He spent much of his speech talking about the clean fuel regulations. Can he explain what that consists of and how farmers in both of our regions will be able to take advantage of the benefits of this regulation?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 15%Claims 54%Reasoning 32%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 24 wordsI would like to commend my colleague for being such a strong advocate in Parliament for farmers across the country and especially in Quebec.Thanks Claims · 70 wordsWith regard to the clean fuel regulations, there are a lot of options available to the affected parties to ensure compliance, ¹and that includes the use of biofuels.² There are farmers in western Canada and Quebec who grow corn and who have the opportunity to sell their crops to produce biofuels here in Canada.⁴ The Conservatives want something else. They are looking to kill that program, to cut that program, ³Partly on pointReasoning · 25 wordsand it actually would have a direct correlation with the ability of farmers in Quebec and in western Canada to get a good market price. Claims · 19 wordsThis is about supporting farmers at the farm gate using their feedstock to support cleaner fuels in the country. Reasoning · 27 wordsThe comparison would be saying we should put lead back in our gasoline because it might make our gas slightly cheaper. That is, essentially, the Conservative proposition.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 80

1 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 would like to commend my colleague for being such a strong advocate in Parliament for farmers across the country and especially in Quebec.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

4 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 “The Conservatives want something else.”About the Conservatives’ position on the program, not what the regulations consist of or how farmers benefit.
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 “They are looking to kill that program, to cut that program,”About the Conservatives’ wish to cut the program, not explaining the regulations or the farmers’ benefits asked about.
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 “The comparison would be saying we should put lead back in our gasoline because it might make our gas slightly cheaper.”An analogy about the Conservative proposition, not the content of the regulations or the benefits to farmers.
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, essentially, the Conservative proposition.”Characterizes the Conservative proposition rather than explaining the regulations or farmers’ benefits as asked.

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 · 4

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“there are a lot of options available to the affected parties to ensure compliance”The Clean Fuel Regulations provide multiple compliance options for affected parties.search
2“that includes the use of biofuels”The Clean Fuel Regulations allow biofuels as a means of compliance.search
3“looking to kill that program”The Conservative motion under debate proposes to permanently scrap the Clean Fuel Standard.search
4“farmers in western Canada and Quebec who grow corn”Farmers in western Canada and Quebec grow corn that can be sold for Canadian biofuel production.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20