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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Strong and Free Elections Act 2026-06-11

91 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, before I begin, I want to note that the Bloc Québécois members share all the sentiments that have been expressed today regarding the police officers who lost their lives in Ontario. I think that is important. I also want to acknowledge my dear friend Normand Branchaud, who is celebrating 60 years as a musician this weekend. He is an extraordinary individual who bought his first harmonica with three and a half dollars that he earned by running errands. I congratulate him. I have a question for my colleague. Is music a big part of his life?”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 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 59%Thanks 10%Claims 31%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 29 wordsfirst, I would like to invite Mr. Branchaud to come to Gatineau to entertain us at one of our many festivals this summer, including the hot air balloon festival.¹Aside Thanks · 9 wordsI want to wish Mr. Branchaud a happy anniversary.Thanks Aside · 8 wordsI would love to hear him play someday.Aside Claims · 28 wordsMusic is an essential part of my life. Whether we are talking about Québécois music, francophone music or music in general, I am a big fan of music, Aside · 17 wordsand I would be happy to talk about it with the Bloc Québécois whip at some point.Aside

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 · 29

4 of 4 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 “first, I would like to invite Mr. Branchaud to come to Gatineau to entertain us at one of our many festivals this summer, including the hot air balloon festival.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to wish Mr. Branchaud a happy anniversary.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I would love to hear him play someday.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “and I would be happy to talk about it with the Bloc Québécois whip at some point.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 1

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 hot air balloon festival”Gatineau holds a hot air balloon festival.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20