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Steeve Lavoie

Liberal on Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act 2026-06-18

168 words · 17 sentences · 20 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to pick up on my friend’s comment that we live in the real world. The real world is looking pretty good in terms of where Canada has been since the last federal election. We have a Prime Minister who has been out and about, attracting literally billions of dollars in commitments of investment. We have 20 trade and defence agreements. We have passed trade bills. We have passed all sorts of substantive legislation, not only to be able to deal with building a strong economic Canada but also to deal with other aspects of building a stronger Canada. I am wondering if there has been, over the last years, anything the member would like to highlight from his perspective.”

Statement grade

B+

83 / 100, held down by Signal

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Anecdote 39%Claims 48%Reasoning 13%

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

Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 65 wordswhen I entered into politics, I wanted to do the same thing I did in the private sector. I wanted the money to be spent here at home. I am from Quebec City.¹ Beauport—Limoilou is in Quebec City.² The important thing is that the spending happens here. Now I work at the federal level. The money needs to come back here and be spent here.Anecdote Claims · 18 wordsI am pleased to see the government investing here, in our infrastructure, for the future of our children. Reasoning · 10 wordsWe need to plan for short-, medium-, and long-term investments. Claims · 63 wordsThat is what we are doing.Vague promise There are announcements regarding the long term. There are announcements regarding the medium term. There are announcements regarding the shorter term. I am thinking of the Quebec City tramway. That is $2.75 billion invested right here at home, ³which will also lead to billions of dollars in housing investment. In fact, $2 billion have already been earmarked.⁴ Reasoning · 12 wordsGovernment investments attract private investment, and that is how we build Canada.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 53

7 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “when I entered into politics, I wanted to do the same thing I did in the private sector.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I wanted the money to be spent here at home.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I am from Quebec City.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Beauport—Limoilou is in Quebec City.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “The important thing is that the spending happens here.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “Now I work at the federal level.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “The money needs to come back here and be spent here.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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 bill under debate.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 92

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 “That is what we are doing”The speaker claims their side is acting with no measure, actor or success condition named in the clause.

Claims · 4

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“I am from Quebec City.”Steeve Lavoie is from Quebec City.search
2“Beauport—Limoilou is in Quebec City.”The riding of Beauport—Limoilou is located in Quebec City.search
3“$2.75 billion invested right here at home,”$2.75 billion has been invested in the Quebec City tramway.search
4“$2 billion have already been earmarked.”$2 billion has already been earmarked for investments.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20