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Martin Champoux

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

201 words · 12 sentences · 16 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, as I indicated earlier, I genuinely believe that Quebec leads the nation in terms of demonstrating just how important culture, heritage and arts programming are to our overall identity. When I think of the CRTC or CBC, whether it is TV or Radio-Canada, these are important institutions that are there to protect one of the things that Canadians value very much, the fact that we are a bilingual nation. I always appreciated, for example, that CBC has both French and English throughout the country. Things of that nature are positive. I wonder if the member could provide his thoughts on that aspect of these independent, stand-alone organizations.”

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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Procedure 6%Thanks 27%Claims 41%Reasoning 14%The ask 12%

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Madam Speaker, Procedure · 12 wordsI take note of the question from my colleague from Winnipeg North, ProcedureThanks · 42 wordsbut first and foremost, I would like to acknowledge that my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent—Akiawenhrahk was absolutely right. The member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie had indeed returned to the Department of Canadian Heritage by then.¹ I apologize to him. That was a public mea culpa.Thanks Claims · 39 wordsMy colleague from Winnipeg North talked about the fact that Canada is a bilingual country and that some institutions are independent. I fully agree with him. However, Quebec is a nation whose only official and common language is French.² Reasoning · 12 wordsThat is why extraordinary measures are sometimes needed to protect this distinctiveness. Claims · 26 wordsI completely agree about the independence of the institutions established to regulate, as is the case with the CRTC and with CBC/Radio-Canada as the public broadcaster. The ask · 24 wordsThat is what I hope this government will respect when it comes time to implement the decision that was just rendered by the CRTC.³ Claims · 18 wordsAs I said in my speech, I believe that this decision is a step in the right direction, Reasoning · 16 wordsbut it is just one step, and other measures will need to be added later on.Hidden agency Thanks · 12 wordsAs for the independence of institutions, I completely agree with my colleague.Thanks

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

6 of 7 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 take note of the question from my colleague from Winnipeg North,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “but first and foremost, I would like to acknowledge that my colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent—Akiawenhrahk was absolutely right.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “The member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie had indeed returned to the Department of Canadian Heritage by then.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I apologize to him.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “That was a public mea culpa.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “As for the independence of institutions, I completely agree with my colleague.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 7 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 90

1 of 7 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.

Wording that hides who did something, or who will.What the tags mean “other measures will need to be added”The passive leaves unnamed who would add the measures or what they would be.

Claims · 3

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1“The member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie had indeed returned to the Department of Canadian Heritage by then”The member for Laurier—Sainte-Marie (Steven Guilbeault) was Minister of Canadian Heritage as of the time of the 2026-05-28 debate.search
2“Quebec is a nation whose only official and common language is French”Quebec’s only official and common language is French.search
3“the decision that was just rendered by the CRTC”The CRTC had just rendered a decision on online streaming services, as referenced in the motion under debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20