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Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

Liberal on Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 2026-06-15

65 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, within the legislation, there are many examples of how Canada is building stronger. Ultimately, a stronger, healthier Canada is there for all, no matter the region of the country. We have a Prime Minister and a government that are focused on building and being there to have the backs of workers and families. Within the budget, we will find that there are a number of initiatives that are there to support. In addition to that, in particular, I am thinking of the beautiful province of Quebec, where we have the expansion of the port of Montreal, and the aerospace industry is benefiting. I am wondering if my friend could talk about the DND component and how Quebec will benefit from it.”

Statement grade

77 / 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.

Claims 89%Procedure 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 58 wordsthere are things for all of Canada, including Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. I am thinking of the investments in small ports, which is something many of our colleagues have long been calling for. This will benefit British Columbia, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces alike. Fisheries are an important sector of our economy. We are making historic investments.Partly on pointVague promise Procedure · 7 wordsThat is just one example among many.Procedure

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 · 87

1 of 8 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 “That is just one example among many.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

6 of 8 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.

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 “there are things for all of Canada, including Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.”Speaks generally about benefits for all regions, not the DND component 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 “I am thinking of the investments in small ports,”About investments in small ports, not the DND component or Quebec’s benefits from it.
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 “which is something many of our colleagues have long been calling for.”About colleagues’ past calls for port investments, not the DND component.
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 “This will benefit British Columbia, Quebec and the Atlantic provinces alike.”About which regions benefit from the port investments, not the DND component.
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 “Fisheries are an important sector of our economy.”About the fisheries sector generally, not the DND component 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 “We are making historic investments.”A general claim about investments, not the DND component or Quebec’s benefits from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 90

1 of 8 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 “We are making historic investments”The commitment names no measure, actor or amount for the investments.

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