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Jean-Yves Duclos

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

131 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, could my colleague and friend provide his thoughts on the importance of recognizing that Bill C-10 would establish an independent agent of Parliament? By doing so, it would, I believe, not only for the current government but also for future governments, provide an excellent opportunity to have more transparency and more accountability on what is a critically important file for all Canadians.”

Statement grade

64 / 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 10%Reasoning 33%Claims 57%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsthe member used some deeply meaningful words: transparency, responsibility, accountability, listening and collaboration.¹Thanks Reasoning · 26 wordsAll of these are very important if we want to make progress on some of the major projects that the Canadian government is trying to implement.Partly on point Claims · 30 wordsAll of these major projects are going to transform our economy, create more, better jobs for our children, young people and others, and lead to a cleaner economy and environment.Off point Reasoning · 17 wordsNone of this is possible unless we work respectfully with indigenous peoples and respect their rights specifically. Claims · 45 wordsAs my colleague mentioned several times today, the purpose of the office of the commissioner for modern treaty implementation is to ensure that the Canadian government has all the tools, including oversight tools, to ensure that its relations with indigenous peoples support other federal initiatives.²Partly on 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 · 86

2 of 7 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 “the member used some deeply meaningful words:”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “transparency, responsibility, accountability, listening and collaboration.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 34

5 of 7 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 “All of these are very important if we want to make progress on some of the major projects that the Canadian government is trying to implement.”About progress on major government projects, only touching the question’s values in passing.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “All of these major projects are going to transform our economy, create more, better jobs for our children, young people and others,”About transforming the economy and creating jobs, not the bill or the agent of Parliament.
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 lead to a cleaner economy and environment.”About a cleaner economy and environment, a subject outside the bill and the question.
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 “None of this is possible unless we work respectfully with indigenous peoples and respect their rights specifically.”About working respectfully with indigenous peoples generally, without addressing the commissioner’s independence or the question.
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 “As my colleague mentioned several times today, the purpose of the office of the commissioner for modern treaty implementation is to ensure that the Canadian government has all the tools, including oversight tools, to ensure that its relations with indigenous peoples support other federal initiatives.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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“transparency, responsibility, accountability, listening and collaboration.”During the September 21, 2026 debate on Bill C-10, the member (Kevin Lamoureux) used the words ‘transparency, responsibility, accountability, listening and collaboration’.search
2“the purpose of the office of the commissioner for modern treaty implementation is to ensure that the Canadian government has all the tools, including oversight tools”The purpose of the office of the Commissioner for Modern Treaty Implementation established by Bill C-10 is to give the Canadian government tools, including oversight tools, for its relations with indigenous peoples.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20