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Maxime Blanchette-Joncas

Bloc Québécois on Government Orders 2026-06-15

87 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for his remarks. He began by marking the 35th anniversary of the Bloc Québécois. I would therefore like to wish everyone in the Bloc Québécois a happy anniversary. Clearly, I am not about to debate the matter, but, since he quoted Lucien Bouchard, I would also like to quote him. Last August, Lucien Bouchard stated that he was not in favour of holding a referendum right away. He said the following: I trust in Mr. Plamondon’s [the leader of the Parti Québécois] sound judgment to reconsider the matter and make a decision that is in the public interest... I’m not look to cause him any trouble, but I think Mr. Plamondon should think very carefully before sticking to his commitment to hold a referendum... Does my colleague agree with Lucien Bouchard?”

Statement grade

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Average 0 / 100

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Aside 100%

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Madam Speaker, Aside · 87 wordsit comes as no surprise that the member for Louis‑Saint‑Laurent—Akiawenhrahk will be voting “no” in the next referendum.¹ I, on the other hand, will be voting “yes” in case anyone was wondering where my political interests lie.² That said, what is even more ridiculous is that my colleague is asking me these types of questions when he knows full well that this is not a matter for debate in the House of Commons.³Partly on point However, I hope that my clear and straightforward answers have helped to reassure him.Aside

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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 · 0

4 of 5 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 “it comes as no surprise that the member for Louis‑Saint‑Laurent—Akiawenhrahk will be voting “no” in the next referendum.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I, on the other hand, will be voting “yes” in case anyone was wondering where my political interests lie.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “That said, what is even more ridiculous is that my colleague is asking me these types of questions when he knows full well that this is not a matter for debate in the House of Commons.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “However, I hope that my clear and straightforward answers have helped to reassure him.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

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 “That said, what is even more ridiculous is that my colleague is asking me these types of questions when he knows full well that this is not a matter for debate in the House of Commons.”It objects to the question being raised in the House rather than addressing whether he agrees with Bouchard.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · no score

No score. Excluded from the average.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 3

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 member for Louis‑Saint‑Laurent—Akiawenhrahk will be voting “no” in the next referendum”The member for Louis-Saint-Laurent, Akiawenhrahk, will vote no in the next referendum.search
2“I, on the other hand, will be voting “yes””Maxime Blanchette-Joncas will vote yes in the next referendum.search
3“this is not a matter for debate in the House of Commons”The colleague’s questions are not a matter for debate in the House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20