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Yves Perron

Bloc Québécois on Strong and Free Elections Act 2026-06-11

171 words · 13 sentences · 15 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to commend my colleague from Berthier—Maskinongé on his speech. He talked about how big some ridings are. I know that he is known for being very good about travelling around to different parts of his riding. Everyone there knows him and loves him. He also talked about political financing. Would this bill not have been a good opportunity to review our political financing system, which is not particularly fair to people who want to participate constructively in the democratic debate? I would like him to elaborate on that.”

Statement grade

B+

84 / 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.

Thanks 15%Aside 15%Procedure 8%Claims 8%Reasoning 54%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 23 wordsI would like to thank my distinguished colleague from—and I will take the liberty of referring to the riding by its future name—“Jonquière—Hébertville—Pays-des-Bleuets”.Thanks Aside · 26 wordsI do not know if my colleague heard me earlier, but I mentioned that the name is quite poetic. Bravo to our poet from the north.Aside Procedure · 8 wordsI did also speak about political party financing.Procedure Claims · 13 wordsI mentioned earlier that few people can afford the maximum donation of $1,750.¹ Procedure · 5 wordsWe have to be realistic.Procedure Reasoning · 52 wordsFurthermore, people who can afford it may have an ulterior motive when they donate. They may think they will have some influence over that elected official. I am not saying everyone does that, and I am sure there are people who make this kind of donation who do not think that way. Thanks · 3 wordsI commend them.Thanks Reasoning · 41 wordsHowever, the risk exists. That is why Quebec amended its law, capping donations at $100 and reinstating public funding for political parties.² I think it would be very wise to reinstate public funding for political parties to ensure a healthy democracy.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 54

7 of 7 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 “I would like to thank my distinguished colleague from—and I will take the liberty of referring to the riding by its future name—“Jonquière—Hébertville—Pays-des-Bleuets”.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I do not know if my colleague heard me earlier,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “but I mentioned that the name is quite poetic.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Bravo to our poet from the north.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I did also speak about political party financing.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “We have to be realistic.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I commend them.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 7 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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 · 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“few people can afford the maximum donation of $1,750”The maximum federal political donation is $1,750.search
2“Quebec amended its law, capping donations at $100 and reinstating public funding for political parties”Quebec amended its law to cap political donations at $100 and reinstate public funding for political parties.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20