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Eric Lefebvre

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

26 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his speech. I respect my colleague. He has a sharp mind. He is right to speak out against closure, because this situation is deplorable. It is plain to see that at this rate, the Liberal government will surpass the record set by Stephen Harper’s Conservative government. His party apparently holds the record. He can correct me if I am wrong. I was just teasing. The question that I want to ask him is the same one I asked another member. I am very concerned about the minister being given the power to approve a pesticide that has been rejected by Health Canada. The other member replied that he could not answer because he did not know anything about pesticides. What worries me is that that is the whole problem: The minister does not know either. That raises serious concerns for us. What does my colleague think of this situation?”

Statement grade

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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Reasoning 19%Claims 81%

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Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 5 wordsenvironmental issues are important issues. Claims · 21 wordsI can say that, at this point, Canadians do not have confidence in the current government’s handling of many different files.Partly on pointUnearned certainty

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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 · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 49

2 of 3 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.

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 “environmental issues are important issues.”Speaks of environmental issues generally without addressing the pesticide approval power 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 can say that, at this point, Canadians do not have confidence in the current government’s handling of many different files.”Offers a general lack of confidence in the government on many files, not a view on the pesticide measure raised.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 19

1 of 3 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Canadians do not have confidence”Asserts what all Canadians feel without offering any source or evidence.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20