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Marie-Hélène Gaudreau

Bloc Québécois on Protecting Victims Act 2026-06-09

100 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, it is true that committee members worked as non-partisanly as possible. In the course of our other proceedings, members of various parties asked questions of the victims and the witnesses who appeared. Incidentally, as part of other studies, we asked people whether Bill C‑16 should be passed. Everyone we heard from asked us to vote in favour of Bill C‑16 and explained to us why it is such a huge step forward. I would like to point out another step forward. During the previous Parliament, the Bloc Québécois introduced a bill to address the impact of the Jordan decision on court delays. Bill C‑16 addresses this issue too. In this case as well, to avoid further delays in the court system, the government must seriously consider providing the provinces and Quebec with additional resources so they can administer this new legislative framework properly. What are my colleague’s thoughts on that?”

Statement grade

C–

55 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Aside 55%Positioning 18%The ask 27%

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

Aside · 35 wordsI think I am bothering some people in the House, Mr. Speaker. I was talking about my colleague across the way. He is coming back and bothering us. It is 10:30 p.m. We are tired.Aside Positioning · 18 wordsSeriously, we are talking about respect and dignity for women, and that is what we are doing tonight.PositioningPartly on point Aside · 20 wordsI think some of my colleagues need some interpretation, because they are not understanding what I am saying at all.Aside The ask · 27 wordsIn short, the provinces and Quebec should be getting all the resources they need to implement these measures to ensure the respect, dignity and safety of women.

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 25

9 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 “I think I am bothering some people in the House, Mr. Speaker.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I was talking about my colleague across the way.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “He is coming back and bothering us.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It is 10:30 p.m.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “We are tired.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Seriously, we are talking about respect and dignity for women,”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 that is what we are doing tonight.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I think some of my colleagues need some interpretation,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “because they are not understanding what I am saying at all.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 78

2 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 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 “Seriously, we are talking about respect and dignity for women,”About the bill’s subject of respect and dignity for women, not the resources asked about.
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 that is what we are doing tonight.”Notes the night’s work is on that subject, without addressing the resources asked about.

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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20