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Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe

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

141 words · 9 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I fully agree with what our colleague from Louis-Saint-Laurent—Akiawenhrahk was saying. Our colleague from Lac-Saint-Jean has not won the lottery. He is lucky, it is true, because he comes from a fine riding, but the people of Lac-Saint-Jean are truly lucky to be able to count on him. I can see that he knows the issues very well. To his credit, he spoke about them with passion. I find it hard to believe the government would turn a deaf ear to these requests. As the MP for Lac-Saint-Jean explained, establishing a base in Lac-Saint-Jean would meet the desired recruitment targets and enable people who have lost their jobs to find new ones. It is a win-win situation. I listened to him and I cannot believe that there has not already been some indication from members of the government that they are going to move forward, that they like the idea, that people can count on them, that they will be there. However, that does not seem to be the case. Does my colleague have any idea how the government will respond to this proposal, which is sound and is in everyone’s interest?”

Statement grade

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Average 85 / 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 58%The ask 16%Reasoning 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat is a great question.Thanks Claims · 16 wordsIn fact, I have to say that the government is being open. We had meetings today. The ask · 22 wordsI hope that, in addition to this political openness, there will be openness on the part of the Department of National Defence. Reasoning · 20 wordsI am certain that we can convince people at the Department of National Defence to create this unit or subunit.Unearned certainty Claims · 66 wordsWe have the support, which is rare, of the mayor of Roberval, the mayor of Dolbeau-Mistassini, the reeve of the Domaine‑du‑Roy RCM, ¹and the reeve of the Maria‑Chapdelaine RCM.² Many municipalities will be voting on resolutions at their city councils to support this idea. Saint‑Félicien has a CEGEP and reservists get 50% of their post-secondary education paid for by the army when they pursue this opportunity.³⁴ Reasoning · 12 wordsIn short, I think this is a great project for northern Lac‑Saint‑Jean.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 95

1 of 8 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 “that is a great question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 65

6 of 8 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 “We have the support,”Lists local support for the project, not how the government will respond.
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 rare, of the mayor of Roberval, the mayor of Dolbeau-Mistassini, the reeve of the Domaine‑du‑Roy RCM,”Lists local support for the project, not how the government will respond.
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 the reeve of the Maria‑Chapdelaine RCM.”Lists local support for the project, not how the government will respond.
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 “Many municipalities will be voting on resolutions at their city councils to support this idea.”Describes upcoming municipal resolutions, not the government’s response.
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 “Saint‑Félicien has a CEGEP and reservists get 50% of their post-secondary education paid for by the army when they pursue this opportunity.”Gives details about the CEGEP and reservist education funding, not the government’s response.
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 “In short, I think this is a great project for northern Lac‑Saint‑Jean.”Praises the project generally rather than addressing how the government will respond.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 80

1 of 8 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 “I am certain that we can convince”Certainty about persuading the department is asserted without any source or evidence.

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“the mayor of Roberval, the mayor of Dolbeau-Mistassini, the reeve of the Domaine‑du‑Roy RCM”The mayors of Roberval and Dolbeau-Mistassini and the reeve of the Domaine-du-Roy RCM support the proposal for a military unit or subunit in northern Lac-Saint-Jean.search
2“the reeve of the Maria‑Chapdelaine RCM”The reeve of the Maria-Chapdelaine RCM supports the proposal for a military unit or subunit in northern Lac-Saint-Jean.search
3“reservists get 50% of their post-secondary education paid for by the army”Canadian Armed Forces reservists have 50% of their post-secondary education paid for by the army when they pursue that opportunity.search
4“Saint‑Félicien has a CEGEP”Saint-Félicien, Quebec, has a CEGEP.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20