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Steeve Lavoie

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-06-08

152 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Grant Jackson (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, there are a few disturbing comments on the record already, unfortunately, early this Monday, from the government whip and the parliamentary secretary to the government House leader. I find it very unfortunate that they continue to accuse Conservatives of hating Canada. I love this country, and the member for Winnipeg North knows that. I find it very disturbing that he continues to accuse us of rightfully calling out the government where it has failed over the last 11 years. There are more Canadians at food banks than ever before, including educated Canadians with post-secondary degrees, more than ever, lining up at food banks because their jobs do not pay them enough to pay for the increase in food prices under the Liberals. There are more Canadians under 35 out of the housing market than ever before. What exactly is it that the Liberals think they have to be so proud of?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 71 / 100

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

Procedure 13%Anecdote 15%Reasoning 31%Positioning 18%Claims 15%The ask 8%

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

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 20 wordsI am not sure that question was actually directed at me, but I will take the time to answer it.Procedure Anecdote · 23 wordsDuring my speech, I recounted a story my father used to tell me when I was young, a story about optimists and pessimists.¹Anecdote Reasoning · 47 wordsThe whole idea is that if we want to build a strong Canada, if we want to look to the future, we have to be part of the optimists’ club. If we are pessimists, we will get nowhere together, and the word “together” will cease to exist. Positioning · 27 wordsThat is what we are building, Vague promiseand it saddens me to see members of the opposition parties saying one thing in the House and then doing another.Positioning Claims · 23 wordsI am talking about voting against measures that help, such as the Canadian dental care plan and the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.² The ask · 12 wordsI would like to see them join us on the optimistic side.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 47

5 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I am not sure that question was actually directed at me,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but I will take the time to answer it.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “During my speech, I recounted a story my father used to tell me when I was young, a story about optimists and pessimists.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is what we are building,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and it saddens me to see members of the opposition parties saying one thing in the House and then doing another.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

3 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 it saddens me to see members of the opposition parties saying one thing in the House and then doing another.”Criticizes opposition members’ conduct in the House instead of saying what the Liberals are proud of.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I am talking about voting against measures that help, such as the Canadian dental care plan and the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.”Attacks the opposition’s votes on dental care and grocery benefits rather than answering the 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 “I would like to see them join us on the optimistic side.”A call for the opposition to join the Liberals, not an answer to what the government takes pride in.

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 · 93

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 “That is what we are building”A self-side commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.

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“a story my father used to tell me when I was young”The member for Bellechasse—Les Etchemins—Lévis recounted during his speech a story his father used to tell him when he was young.search
2“voting against measures that help, such as the Canadian dental care plan and the Canada groceries and essentials benefit”Members of the opposition parties voted against measures including the Canadian dental care plan and the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20