Anecdote 25% Aside 1% Claims 13% Positioning 3% Thanks 35% Reasoning 21% Promise 2%
Structure · 16 steps
Claims · 7
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 32 words when I was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019, I came with a deep sense of gratitude toward the people of Saint‑Hyacinthe—Bagot, who had placed their trust in me.1 Anecdote Aside · 10 words That was the name of my riding at the time.2 Aside Anecdote · 113 words I also arrived with a conviction that has been with me for many years, that Quebec is a nation and that this nation must be able to freely choose its future. I became a member of the Bloc Québécois and the Parti Québécois when I was 16 years old.3 Since then, my involvement has taken many forms. Activism, studying, research, teaching, writing and, ultimately, political representation. These different steps were always guided by the same desire to understand the world that we live in and to contribute in a small way to the advancement of Quebec. Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of representing our region in this House. Anecdote Claims · 40 words I have risen in this place to defend the interests of our workers, our businesses, our agriculture and our communities. I have brought Quebec’s voice into debates on international trade, the economy, defence and the choices shaping our collective future. Anecdote · 21 words I have also learned how battles are fought here, what crisis management is about, and the importance of dialogue despite differences. Anecdote Positioning · 22 words Often, behind the sometimes heated debates that pit us against each other, are women and men sincerely devoted to the common good. Positioning Off point Thanks · 29 words For that, I want to thank my colleagues from every party, along with House staff members and everyone who contributes on a daily basis to keeping our institutions running. Thanks Reasoning · 106 words However, my time here has also strengthened some of my convictions. I have witnessed the full scope of the talent, resources and creativity that Quebec possesses and that it will need to rise to the future challenges that await it. I have also seen the limits it confronts when it tries to pursue its national priorities within a political entity whose interests sometimes diverge from its own. This observation has not discouraged me, on the contrary. It has strengthened my faith in Quebec’s capabilities. It has strengthened my conviction that our nation must continue building its institutions, its economy, its culture and its capacity to act. Claims · 48 words Throughout our history, Quebeckers have often made the most progress when they chose boldness over resignation. We have built institutions. We have developed an economy. We have asserted our culture. Generation after generation, we have demonstrated that we can accomplish great things when we have confidence in ourselves. Reasoning · 42 words That confidence is what inspires me today. Public service remains one of the greatest privileges a person can have. No matter where we are called to serve, our duty remains the same, and that is to work with integrity, diligence and loyalty. Off point Thanks · 255 words Once again, I thank the people of Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton for the honour they have bestowed upon us.4 I would like to thank my family, my friends, my associates and everyone who has supported me on this journey. I thank all the staffers who have worked in my constituency office over the years. One of them has been with us from the very beginning, and that is Amélie, my wonderful constituency assistant. I would like to thank all the party supporters who led us to three victories, with an increasing number of votes every time.5 I would like to thank my predecessors, Yvan Loubier and Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac, who have always been very supportive.6 I thank them for their invaluable advice. I cannot leave the House without expressing my heartfelt gratitude to my Bloc Québécois colleagues. Over the years, I have had the privilege of belonging to a political party made up of people who care deeply about Quebec and about advocating for Quebec. My colleagues are competent, generous and dedicated, and their friendship and support have meant so much to me in the political arena and beyond. I am also especially grateful to our leader. I call him our leader because, even though I am listed as independent, I am still a Bloc Québécois member and activist and will remain so until we achieve independence.7 His leadership, political acumen and confidence have enabled me to grow as a parliamentarian and as a representative of our fellow citizens. I have learned so much working alongside him. Thanks Claims · 14 words The Bloc Québécois will continue to play an essential role in advocating for Quebec. Vague promise Anecdote · 39 words I am now taking on a new challenge, or rather, I have decided to fight this battle elsewhere, but I am still motivated by the sense of hope I felt at age 16 when I first joined the party. Anecdote Reasoning · 25 words My hope is for a Quebec that makes its own choices, that has faith in its capabilities and that is resolutely focused on the future. Promise · 15 words I will continue to devote myself entirely to this cause until Quebec becomes a country. Off point Vague promise
At a glance
Lost points for Off point ×34 Thanks ×17 Anecdote ×12 Vague promise ×2 Aside Positioning
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Signal · 33
31 of 67 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.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “when I was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019, I came with a deep sense of gratitude toward the people of Saint‑Hyacinthe—Bagot, who had placed their trust in me.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “That was the name of my riding at the time.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I also arrived with a conviction that has been with me for many years, that Quebec is a nation and that this nation must be able to freely choose its future.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I became a member of the Bloc Québécois and the Parti Québécois when I was 16 years old.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Since then, my involvement has taken many forms.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Activism, studying, research, teaching, writing and, ultimately, political representation.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “These different steps were always guided by the same desire to understand the world that we live in and to contribute in a small way to the advancement of Quebec.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of representing our region in this House.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I have also learned how battles are fought here, what crisis management is about,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and the importance of dialogue despite differences.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Often, behind the sometimes heated debates that pit us against each other, are women and men sincerely devoted to the common good.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “For that, I want to thank my colleagues from every party, along with House staff members and everyone who contributes on a daily basis to keeping our institutions running.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Once again, I thank the people of Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton for the honour they have bestowed upon us.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would like to thank my family, my friends, my associates and everyone who has supported me on this journey.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank all the staffers who have worked in my constituency office over the years.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “One of them has been with us from the very beginning,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and that is Amélie, my wonderful constituency assistant.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would like to thank all the party supporters who led us to three victories, with an increasing number of votes every time.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I would like to thank my predecessors, Yvan Loubier and Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac, who have always been very supportive.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank them for their invaluable advice.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I cannot leave the House without expressing my heartfelt gratitude to my Bloc Québécois colleagues.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “Over the years, I have had the privilege of belonging to a political party made up of people who care deeply about Quebec and about advocating for Quebec.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “My colleagues are competent, generous and dedicated,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and their friendship and support have meant so much to me in the political arena and beyond.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I am also especially grateful to our leader.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I call him our leader because, even though I am listed as independent, I am still a Bloc Québécois member and activist and will remain so until we achieve independence.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “His leadership, political acumen and confidence have enabled me to grow as a parliamentarian and as a representative of our fellow citizens.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I have learned so much working alongside him.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “I am now taking on a new challenge,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “or rather, I have decided to fight this battle elsewhere,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “but I am still motivated by the sense of hope I felt at age 16 when I first joined the party.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 0
34 of 67 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 bill under debate.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “when I was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019, I came with a deep sense of gratitude toward the people of Saint‑Hyacinthe—Bagot, who had placed their trust in me.” A personal recollection of first being elected, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That was the name of my riding at the time.” A remark about the riding’s former name, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I also arrived with a conviction that has been with me for many years, that Quebec is a nation and that this nation must be able to freely choose its future.” A statement of conviction about Quebec’s nationhood, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I became a member of the Bloc Québécois and the Parti Québécois when I was 16 years old.” About joining a party at age 16, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Since then, my involvement has taken many forms.” About the member’s past involvement, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Activism, studying, research, teaching, writing and, ultimately, political representation.” A list of the member’s career activities, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “These different steps were always guided by the same desire to understand the world that we live in and to contribute in a small way to the advancement of Quebec.” About the member’s personal motivation, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Over the past few years, I have had the privilege of representing our region in this House.” About representing the region in the House, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have risen in this place to defend the interests of our workers, our businesses, our agriculture and our communities.” About defending regional interests generally, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have brought Quebec’s voice into debates on international trade, the economy, defence and the choices shaping our collective future.” About the member’s work in other debates, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have also learned how battles are fought here, what crisis management is about,” About lessons learned in Parliament, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and the importance of dialogue despite differences.” About the value of dialogue, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Often, behind the sometimes heated debates that pit us against each other, are women and men sincerely devoted to the common good.” A reflection on colleagues’ good intentions, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “However, my time here has also strengthened some of my convictions.” A remark about convictions strengthened, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have witnessed the full scope of the talent, resources and creativity that Quebec possesses and that it will need to rise to the future challenges that await it.” About Quebec’s talents and resources, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I have also seen the limits it confronts when it tries to pursue its national priorities within a political entity whose interests sometimes diverge from its own.” About Quebec’s limits within Canada, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “This observation has not discouraged me, on the contrary.” About the member’s reaction to that observation, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It has strengthened my faith in Quebec’s capabilities.” About faith in Quebec’s capabilities, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “It has strengthened my conviction that our nation must continue building its institutions, its economy, its culture and its capacity to act.” About building Quebec’s institutions, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Throughout our history, Quebeckers have often made the most progress when they chose boldness over resignation.” About boldness in Quebec’s history, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We have built institutions.” About institution-building in Quebec, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We have developed an economy.” About Quebec’s economy, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “We have asserted our culture.” About Quebec’s culture, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Generation after generation, we have demonstrated that we can accomplish great things when we have confidence in ourselves.” About Quebeckers’ confidence, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “That confidence is what inspires me today.” About the member’s inspiration, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “Public service remains one of the greatest privileges a person can have.” A reflection on public service, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “No matter where we are called to serve, our duty remains the same,” About the duty of public service, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “and that is to work with integrity, diligence and loyalty.” About integrity and loyalty in office, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “The Bloc Québécois will continue to play an essential role in advocating for Quebec.” About the Bloc Québécois’s future role, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I am now taking on a new challenge,” About a new personal challenge, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “or rather, I have decided to fight this battle elsewhere,” About fighting a battle elsewhere, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “but I am still motivated by the sense of hope I felt at age 16 when I first joined the party.” About long-standing personal hope, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “My hope is for a Quebec that makes its own choices, that has faith in its capabilities and that is resolutely focused on the future.” About hopes for Quebec’s future, not about the bill.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “I will continue to devote myself entirely to this cause until Quebec becomes a country.” About continuing work for Quebec independence, not about the bill.
Respect · 100
0 of 67 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
2 of 67 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.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “will continue to play an essential role in advocating for Quebec” A commitment about the party’s future role with no measure or condition attached.
Vague promise A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible. What the tags mean → “will continue to devote myself entirely to this cause” An open-ended personal commitment with no specified action or end point short of a country.
Claims · 7
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 “when I was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019” Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay was first elected to the House of Commons in 2019. search 2 “That was the name of my riding at the time” The riding Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay represented when first elected in 2019 was named Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot. search 3 “I became a member of the Bloc Québécois and the Parti Québécois when I was 16 years old” Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay joined the Bloc Québécois and the Parti Québécois at age 16. search 4 “I thank the people of Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton” The riding Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay currently represents is Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot—Acton. search 5 “the party supporters who led us to three victories, with an increasing number of votes every time” Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay won three elections in his riding, with a higher vote total each time. search 6 “my predecessors, Yvan Loubier and Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac” Yvan Loubier and Ève-Mary Thaï Thi Lac were previous MPs for the riding now held by Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay. search 7 “even though I am listed as independent, I am still a Bloc Québécois member” Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay is listed in the House of Commons as an Independent member while stating he remains a Bloc Québécois member. search
