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Steeve Lavoie

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

135 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 97 / 100

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

Procedure 7%Claims 63%The question 30%

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

Madam Chair, Procedure · 9 wordsI have another question for the Minister of Finance.Procedure Claims · 85 wordsThe current global context of geopolitical and trade uncertainty has been mentioned a lot lately. Because of this context, the economic update emphasizes the importance of building a more resilient Canadian economy that is more focused on long-term investment.¹ As a former president of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec, I know how important predictability and stability are to our investors and entrepreneurs.² These days, those are the words that come up most often when I meet with business leaders in my riding. The question · 41 wordsIn this context, can the minister explain how the measures we have announced, particularly the Canada Strong fund, the Major Projects Office and new trade partnerships, are helping to build a long-term economic strategy and create lasting benefits for our businesses?³

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 1 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 “I have another question for the Minister of Finance.”Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 1 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 1 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 · 3

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“the economic update emphasizes the importance of building a more resilient Canadian economy that is more focused on long-term investment”A recent federal economic update emphasizes the importance of building a more resilient Canadian economy focused on long-term investment.search
2“As a former president of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec”Steeve Lavoie is a former president of the Chambre de commerce et d’industrie de Québec.search
3“the Canada Strong fund, the Major Projects Office and new trade partnerships”The government has announced the Canada Strong fund, the Major Projects Office and new trade partnerships.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20