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Mario Simard

Bloc Québécois on Canadian Identity and Culture 2026-06-05

100 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 98 / 100

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

Procedure 4%Claims 68%The question 28%

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

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 4 wordslet us be clear.ProcedureUnearned certainty Claims · 68 wordsThe Prime Minister of Canada regards Quebec culture as nothing more than an annoying trade barrier. The Quebec government says that, in the context of the CUSMA negotiations, this sends a signal that Ottawa is prepared to compromise on our culture.¹ Quebec is also considering its own options for making streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime contribute financially, since the federal government is capitulating to the Americans.² The question · 28 wordsDo the Liberals realize that they are sending a message to Quebeckers that they can rely on no one but themselves to safeguard the future of our culture?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

1 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “let us be clear.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “let us be clear”The formula asserts certainty in place of a source before the accusation that follows.

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 Quebec government says that, in the context of the CUSMA negotiations, this sends a signal that Ottawa is prepared to compromise on our culture”The Quebec government has said that, in the context of the CUSMA negotiations, Ottawa’s position sends a signal that it is prepared to compromise on Quebec culture.search
2“Quebec is also considering its own options for making streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime contribute financially”The Quebec government is considering its own options for making streaming platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime contribute financially.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20