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Jean-Denis Garon

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-06-02

104 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, my colleague mentioned a situation earlier and wondered whether it was the Harper government that established free trade with South Korea. The answer is a categorical yes. Members may recall that, under the visionary leadership of Ed Fast, the then minister of international trade, Canada, under Mr. Harper, had free trade agreements with 40 or so nations. Plus, back in 1988, when free trade with the United States was being debated, we received the support of Quebeckers, especially prominent Quebeckers like Bernard Landry and Jacques Parizeau, who spoke out in favour of free trade. I would appreciate it if the member could explain why free trade is important for Canada and especially for Quebec.”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 100%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 104 wordsfree trade allows us to specialize in the things we do best. It is not a contest to see who is the best and who is not. What I was trying to illustrate is that diversification has always been a constant battle for successive federal governments.Partly on point The miracle that this Prime Minister is promising is decades in the making. The thing he is promising to deliver within three years in order to win votes is not going to happen within three years.¹ It is something that happens gradually.Off point I think he needs to work on improving his relationship with our neighbours to the south.²Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 6 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 · 32

6 of 6 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 “It is not a contest to see who is the best and who is not.”A remark on how to view trade, not an explanation of why free trade matters.
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 “What I was trying to illustrate is that diversification has always been a constant battle for successive federal governments.”About governments’ diversification efforts, not why free trade is important.
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 miracle that this Prime Minister is promising is decades in the making.”About the Prime Minister’s promises on the economy, not the free trade 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 “The thing he is promising to deliver within three years in order to win votes is not going to happen within three years.”About the feasibility of the Prime Minister’s timeline, not free trade’s importance.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is something that happens gradually.”About gradual economic change generally, not the free trade 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 “I think he needs to work on improving his relationship with our neighbours to the south.”About relations with the United States, not the importance of free trade asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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 · 2

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 thing he is promising to deliver within three years”The Prime Minister promised to deliver something within three years.search
2“our neighbours to the south”The neighbouring country to the south of Canada is the United States.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20