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Yves Perron

Bloc Québécois on Main Estimates, 2026-27 2026-06-08

196 words · 12 sentences · 18 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I believe that through the whole estimates process, the government has given a great deal of attention to the issues of agriculture and, in particular, taxation. The member made reference to how we could support making things more affordable. Just last Friday, we dealt with the issue of providing the groceries and essentials benefit program, supporting 11 million Canadians. There is more. We could talk about the fuel excise tax. Fuel costs 10¢ less a litre. If the member was fair in his assessment, he would realize that, in many ways, the government is there to support the issue of affordability with regard to agriculture, whether it is canola out west or providing export opportunities—”

Statement grade

A–

Average 86 / 100

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

Aside 6%Claims 56%The ask 27%Positioning 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 12 wordsdespite his poor reasoning, I still find the parliamentary secretary quite likeable.Aside Claims · 37 wordsIf he were being fair, he would admit that the excise tax exemption is lining the pockets of oil companies. That is what we have always said, and it is what we have been saying for years: The ask · 10 wordsThe government needs to stop giving these companies tax breaks. Positioning · 10 wordsThey are vultures. They will siphon off every last bit.Positioning Claims · 32 wordsThe government keeps talking about the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, but this is simply a rebranding of the family allowance.¹ This is not all new funding. Yes, the amounts have increased. The ask · 43 wordsHowever, does the government know a good way to stimulate the economy, get it moving and help people who really need it? It involves indexing the OAS for people aged 65 to 74, just as it is for those aged 75 and over. Claims · 26 wordsI am being told that $3 billion a year is too expensive, ²but it would seem that $200 billion for high-speed rail is not too expensive.³ Positioning · 11 wordsI do not know which is more important to the Liberals, PositioningClaims · 15 wordsbut these people need money, and I am talking about less than $100 a month.⁴Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 76

4 of 11 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “despite his poor reasoning, I still find the parliamentary secretary quite likeable.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They are vultures.”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 “They will siphon off every last bit.”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 “I do not know which is more important to the Liberals,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 66

7 of 11 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 “However, does the government know a good way to stimulate the economy, get it moving and help people who really need it?”It raises indexing the OAS for ages 65 to 74, a different affordability measure from the ones the point put raised.
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 involves indexing the OAS for people aged 65 to 74, just as it is for those aged 75 and over.”It proposes indexing OAS for younger seniors, a different measure from the benefit and tax point under discussion.
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 am being told that $3 billion a year is too expensive,”It is about the cost of the OAS indexing proposal, not the benefit or excise tax point raised.
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 it would seem that $200 billion for high-speed rail is not too expensive.”It compares the OAS proposal to spending on high-speed rail, another subject not raised in the point 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 “I do not know which is more important to the Liberals,”It is about the government’s spending priorities on other items, not the affordability measures raised.
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 these people need money,”It concerns seniors’ need for money under the OAS proposal, not the point 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 “and I am talking about less than $100 a month.”It quantifies the OAS indexing proposal, not the benefit or excise tax point under discussion.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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 · 4

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“simply a rebranding of the family allowance”The Canada groceries and essentials benefit is a rebranding of the existing family allowance, not new funding.search
2“$3 billion a year is too expensive”Indexing OAS for people aged 65 to 74 would cost $3 billion a year.search
3“$200 billion for high-speed rail”The government is committing $200 billion to high-speed rail.search
4“less than $100 a month”Indexing OAS for people aged 65 to 74 would provide them less than $100 a month.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20