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Jean-Yves Duclos

Liberal on Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation Act 2026-09-21

145 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Sébastien Lemire (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, I thank my colleague from Québec Centre for his speech and his awareness. It is clear that he has done his research. In the current context, I want to ask him a question. I think we see the need for a commissioner position and what it can bring, but what comes next for indigenous nations? We can all agree that there are benefits that come with a modern treaty. We see how the Cree people of Quebec, who were the first to benefit from a modern treaty, were able to ensure significant economic and social development. I visited Chisasibi this summer, and I saw the prosperity that self-governance and modern treaties can bring. Still, what comes next? Could the Wendat or Anishinabe also have access to a modern treaty and a decentralization of powers from Ottawa, as well as recognition of their autonomy? What are the next steps?”

Statement grade

C–

59 / 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.

Thanks 24%Claims 76%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI would like to emphasize the importance and insightfulness of this question, ThanksClaims · 10 wordswhich relates specifically to Quebec and the Quebec City region.¹Off point Thanks · 23 wordsI would like to emphasize how important my colleague’s support is, as well as how important his voice is here in the House.Thanks Claims · 100 wordsHe regularly reminds our colleagues in the Conservative Party that this bill will benefit Canada as a whole. In Quebec, for example, people are talking about the extremely important work that will take place in connection with Churchill Falls. One of our colleagues pointed out that signing a modern treaty with the Cree Nation was a game-changer in Quebec, enabling progress on the construction of vital energy and economic infrastructure.²Partly on point I predict, as he probably does, that this sort of example will also help us work effectively with the indigenous peoples who will be partners in the Churchill Falls project.Off point

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 · 69

3 of 9 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to emphasize the importance and insightfulness of this question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to emphasize how important my colleague’s support is,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “as well as how important his voice is here in the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 29

6 of 9 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which relates specifically to Quebec and the Quebec City region.”About where the question relates geographically, not what steps come next for indigenous nations.
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 “He regularly reminds our colleagues in the Conservative Party that this bill will benefit Canada as a whole.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn 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 “In Quebec, for example, people are talking about the extremely important work that will take place in connection with Churchill Falls.”About the Churchill Falls project, not the next steps for nations seeking modern treaties.
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 “One of our colleagues pointed out that signing a modern treaty with the Cree Nation was a game-changer in Quebec, enabling progress on the construction of vital energy and economic infrastructure.”About the Cree treaty’s past benefits, not the steps forward for the nations named in the question.
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 predict,”A prediction about Churchill Falls, not the next steps for indigenous nations.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as he probably does, that this sort of example will also help us work effectively with the indigenous peoples who will be partners in the Churchill Falls project.”About working with partners on the Churchill Falls project, not the future treaty path asked about.

Reasoning · no score

No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

Conclusions found · 0

None: nothing is concluded.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 100

0 of 9 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

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“relates specifically to Quebec and the Quebec City region”The question raised during the debate relates specifically to Quebec and the Quebec City region.search
2“signing a modern treaty with the Cree Nation was a game-changer in Quebec, enabling progress on the construction of vital energy and economic infrastructure”Signing a modern treaty with the Cree Nation in Quebec enabled progress on the construction of vital energy and economic infrastructure.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20