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Dominic LeBlanc

Liberal on Justice 2026-05-28

94 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, no matter what the Liberals may think, the Clarity Act is a tool designed to disregard democracy if the outcome of a vote does not suit the federal government. Its sole purpose is to suppress the will of the people. It is a law that undermines democracy and the right of peoples to self-determination. It also undermines justice by disregarding the Supreme Court’s opinion, which holds that the concept of a clear majority is purely qualitative and not tied to a numerical margin of victory. This is blatant authoritarian overreach. Are the Liberals not ashamed to promote this?”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 29%Promise 71%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 11 wordsour colleague from the Bloc Québécois talks about respect for democracy. Promise · 67 wordsWe in the government will start by waiting for Quebeckers to have their say in the upcoming provincial election this fall.¹ We understand that the members of the Bloc Québécois are engaging in hypotheticals. They are eagerly awaiting the upcoming provincial election. We are not going to judge these issues.Partly on point We will continue to focus on issues that affect Quebec families, Quebec workers, Vague promiseand workers across Canada. Claims · 16 wordsThe American tariff threat and how to support our industries are what we are working on.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 9 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 29

8 of 9 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 question asked.

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 “our colleague from the Bloc Québécois talks about respect for democracy.”It restates the Bloc’s point about democracy without answering the question asked.
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 in the government will start by waiting for Quebeckers to have their say in the upcoming provincial election this fall.”It points to the upcoming Quebec election instead of addressing the Clarity Act question.
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 understand that the members of the Bloc Québécois are engaging in hypotheticals.”It comments on the Bloc’s hypotheticals without answering whether the Liberals are ashamed.
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 eagerly awaiting the upcoming provincial election.”It repeats the point about the provincial election rather than answering the question.
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 not going to judge these issues.”It says the government will not judge these issues, on the subject but declining to answer.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We will continue to focus on issues that affect Quebec families, Quebec workers,”It turns to issues affecting Quebec families and workers instead of the Clarity Act question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and workers across Canada.”It concerns workers across Canada, a different subject from the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The American tariff threat and how to support our industries are what we are working on.”It is about the American tariff threat and industry support, not the Clarity Act.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 82

1 of 9 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to focus on”A commitment to keep going with no actor beyond ‘we’, no measure, and no way to check it was done.

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“the upcoming provincial election this fall”Quebec’s provincial election is scheduled to take place in the fall of 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20