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Tatiana Auguste

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

116 words · 6 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciated the content of my colleague’s speech. I think we are on the same wavelength. We understand that there are funds that need to be reinvested in our local culture. I have a question for my colleague. Her government scrapped the tax on tech giants last year, supposedly to facilitate negotiations with the U.S. president, yet we can see that it has yielded no results. Should this tax not be reinstated? Does she agree with the idea of recovering these colossal sums—as I recall, it was $7 billion over five years—which could allow us to support our regional media? Will she commit to working within her caucus to convince her government to reinstate this tax, which had been adopted and was the result of sound legislation?”

Statement grade

75 / 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.

Thanks 4%Promise 20%Claims 19%Reasoning 57%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat is a good question.Thanks Promise · 23 wordsMy colleagues can rest assured that they have in me a strong advocate for Canadian culture, Quebec culture, Vague promiseand above all, French-language culture. Claims · 10 wordsAll of this will be promoted through the CRTC’s work. Reasoning · 66 wordsIn my view, the motion before us seems unreasonable because we must continue to support Canadian production. I think my colleague will agree with me when I say that, as a Quebecker, I believe we must above all support all French-language productions that are exported, because French is not only a magnificent language for us, but also one that deserves to be exported around the world. Claims · 12 wordsThis will happen thanks to the investments currently being made in Canada.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

1 of 12 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 “that is a good question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

9 of 12 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 “My colleagues can rest assured that they have in me a strong advocate for Canadian culture, Quebec culture,”About her advocacy for culture generally, not about reinstating the scrapped tax or committing to push for it.
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 “and above all, French-language culture.”About promoting French-language culture, not about the tax question put to her.
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 “All of this will be promoted through the CRTC’s work.”About the CRTC promoting culture, not about whether the tech giants tax should be reinstated.
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 “In my view, the motion before us seems unreasonable because we must continue to support Canadian production.”Gives her view of the motion but does not address the reinstatement of the scrapped tax or the commitment sought.
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 “I think my colleague will agree with me when I say that,”A transition to supporting French-language production, not an answer on the tax.
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 “as a Quebecker, I believe we must above all support all French-language productions that are exported,”About supporting exported French-language productions, not about the tax or the commitment asked for.
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 “because French is not only a magnificent language for us,”About the value of French, not the question put.
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 “but also one that deserves to be exported around the world.”About exporting French around the world, not about reinstating the tax.
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 “This will happen thanks to the investments currently being made in Canada.”About current investments in Canada, not whether the scrapped tax should be reinstated.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 67

2 of 12 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 “rest assured that they have in me a strong advocate”A commitment to advocacy with no named action, measure or date.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “This will happen”Assures an outcome with no actor, measure or success condition identified.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20