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Mario Simard

Bloc Québécois on Build Canada Homes Act 2026-06-09

116 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I recognize that there are very serious concerns and issues surrounding our forest industry in Canada. The government, through its buy Canada policy and other initiatives, is doing what it can to support it. The question I have for the member is in regard to the legislation itself. The Build Canada Homes act would allow the Government of Canada, at an arm’s-length distance, to work collaboratively with the different governments. It has been very successful with the Government of Quebec, with the agreement. I wonder if the member could just provide his perspective on why it is important to have the legislation go through and to work collaboratively with the different stakeholders.”

Statement grade

33 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Procedure 8%Claims 41%Positioning 28%Reasoning 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsas I said earlier, I am in collaboration mode, ProcedureClaims · 7 wordsbut I am not seeing any results.Partly on pointVague promise Positioning · 11 wordsI sometimes wonder about the government’s interest in the forestry industry.Positioning Claims · 40 wordsWhat struck me the most about the “Canada Strong for All” fiscal update is that the words “forest” and “forestry” appear only nine times.¹ However, a search for the words “oil” or “oil company” shows that they appear 130 times.² Positioning · 22 words“Canada for all” seems to be Canada focused on western Canada’s energy sector. It is not Canada focused on the forestry sector.Positioning Reasoning · 27 wordsAs we know, politics is a balance of power, and unfortunately, when it comes down to the forestry industry, right now our balance of power is non‑existent.Off pointUnearned certainty

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

4 of 14 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 “as I said earlier, I am in collaboration mode,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I sometimes wonder about the government’s interest in the forestry industry.”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 ““Canada for all” seems to be Canada focused on western Canada’s energy sector.”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 “It is not Canada focused on the forestry sector.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 3

8 of 14 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 bill 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 “but I am not seeing any results.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 sometimes wonder about the government’s interest in the forestry industry.”Speculates about the government’s interest in forestry, not the legislation asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “What struck me the most about the “Canada Strong for All” fiscal update is that the words “forest” and “forestry” appear only nine times.”About word counts in the fiscal update on forestry, not the housing legislation.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “However, a search for the words “oil” or “oil company” shows that they appear 130 times.”About word counts on oil companies in the fiscal update, not the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean ““Canada for all” seems to be Canada focused on western Canada’s energy sector.”About the fiscal update’s focus on the energy sector, not the legislation.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is not Canada focused on the forestry sector.”About the fiscal update’s focus on forestry, not the bill 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 “As we know, politics is a balance of power,”A general remark about politics as a balance of power, not the legislation.
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 unfortunately, when it comes down to the forestry industry, right now our balance of power is non‑existent.”About the forestry sector’s lack of leverage, not the housing bill asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 14 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 · 71

2 of 14 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 “but I am not seeing any results.”The speaker offers a stance with no actor, measure or result that can be checked.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “and unfortunately, when it comes down to the forestry industry, right now our balance of power is non‑existent.”The formula asserts a premise in place of any source for what 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 words “forest” and “forestry” appear only nine times”In the ‘Canada Strong for All’ fiscal update, the words ‘forest’ and ‘forestry’ appear only nine times.search
2“a search for the words “oil” or “oil company” shows that they appear 130 times”In the ‘Canada Strong for All’ fiscal update, the words ‘oil’ or ‘oil company’ appear 130 times.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20