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Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe

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

141 words · 9 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague said he is lucky to represent the people of his riding, Lac-Saint-Jean. I would like to gently correct him. As far as I know, he did not win the lottery to get here. He has duly earned the respect and support of his constituents. My colleague highlighted how ineffective this government has been over the last 11 years, but looking forward, I was excited about the proposal he brought forward. It is great to hear a Bloc Québécois MP from Lac-Saint-Jean speak so enthusiastically about the future of Canada’s north. I find that very interesting. He also talked about the federal government’s impact on his region. I do not want to start a war between Lac-Saint-Jean and Saguenay, but could my colleague talk about the importance of the Bagotville military base, which Canada established during the Second World War precisely to protect the aluminum industry that made it possible to build the aircraft that would liberate the world from Nazism?”

Statement grade

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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.

Thanks 4%Claims 64%Anecdote 32%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 6 wordsmy colleague knows his history well.Thanks Claims · 45 wordsThat is indeed the reason why the Bagotville base was created.¹ It was to protect the aluminum smelters, which were a key sector in the war effort. Indeed, there are good federal jobs, but my colleagues should know that these jobs are in La Baie. Anecdote · 45 wordsSpeaking of La Baie and Saint-Félicien, the drive between the two locations still takes a good two and a half hours.² The drive between my town, Alma, and my colleague’s riding is shorter. That should give you some idea. Still, it is a long way, AnecdoteClaims · 45 wordswhich is why we commissioned this study proving that northern Lac-Saint-Jean is under-represented when it comes to federal jobs.³Partly on point As for protecting Canada’s north, my dream is that the Quebec army and the Canadian army will one day conduct joint exercises to defend the Arctic.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 57

6 of 12 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 “my colleague knows his history well.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Speaking of La Baie and Saint-Félicien, the drive between the two locations still takes a good two and a half hours.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “The drive between my town, Alma,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “and my colleague’s riding is shorter.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “That should give you some idea.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Still, it is a long way,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 87

6 of 12 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 “Speaking of La Baie and Saint-Félicien, the drive between the two locations still takes a good two and a half hours.”About travel distances between towns in the region, touching the base question only in passing.
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 “The drive between my town, Alma,”About travel distances between towns in the region, touching the base question only in passing.
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 my colleague’s riding is shorter.”About travel distances between towns in the region, touching the base question only in passing.
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 “That should give you some idea.”A aside concluding the point about distances, not about the base itself.
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 “Still, it is a long way,”Continues the point about distance between the towns rather than the base’s importance.
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 “which is why we commissioned this study proving that northern Lac-Saint-Jean is under-represented when it comes to federal jobs.”About a study on federal job distribution in the region, not the base’s importance asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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 · 3

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“That is indeed the reason why the Bagotville base was created”The Bagotville military base was created during the Second World War to protect the aluminum industry.search
2“the drive between the two locations still takes a good two and a half hours”Driving between La Baie and Saint-Félicien takes about two and a half hours.search
3“we commissioned this study proving that northern Lac-Saint-Jean is under-represented when it comes to federal jobs”A study commissioned by the member found that northern Lac-Saint-Jean is under-represented in federal jobs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20