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Gérard Deltell

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-06-02

168 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Alexis Deschênes (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague wanted to talk about natural resources in particular. One economic sector in serious difficulty in Quebec is the forestry industry. In the Gaspé, where I come from, forestry businesses are often family-owned. Those that export their products have been hit with 45% countervailing duties since October. One business operating in my riding is struggling financially. I am talking about Damabois, which has plants in Cap‑Chat and Matane. Two hundred jobs across Quebec could be at risk. Clearly, the government is not doing enough to support the forestry industry. Does my colleague agree with me that the government should do more to support Quebec forestry companies?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Thanks 26%Reasoning 62%Claims 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 43 wordsI thank my colleague for his question and for standing up for the businesses in his riding and in his part of the country. He does a good job of representing those people, unlike what we have seen over the past 10 years.Thanks Reasoning · 45 wordsI want to point out that we think that all natural resources should be developed properly. The best way for the government to help businesses is to find markets for them, support them in their search for new markets and reduce the related tax burden. Claims · 14 wordsGiving out hundreds of thousands of dollars and subsidies is not going to help. Reasoning · 48 wordsInstead, the government needs to help businesses develop markets and ensure that they have more money in their coffers so that they can invest in the future with the help and support of governments. The government needs to give them more room to act by opening up markets. Claims · 6 wordsCanada has representatives around the world, Reasoning · 12 wordsso lumber from the Gaspé region could be sold around the world.

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AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

2 of 2 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 “I thank my colleague for his question and for standing up for the businesses in his riding and in his part of the country.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “He does a good job of representing those people, unlike what we have seen over the past 10 years.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 2 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 · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20