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Linda Lapointe

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-24

96 words · 10 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Mario Simard (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I do not know whether my colleague read the bill carefully. I did. It gives the government the option of launching oil or gas infrastructure projects without completing environmental assessments first. Here is a very telling example. Back home, the GNL Québec project was turned down. Its proponents had said that they would respect the environmental assessments. However, when their proposal was flatly refused, they turned around and sued the government. I am loathe to think what would happen if an oil and gas project got off the ground, with infrastructure construction under way, only to find out that the project was a no-go and had to be shut down. That would lead to devastating lawsuits for the government. Is my colleague aware of that?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Greeting 7%Aside 10%Thanks 48%Claims 28%Promise 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 7 wordsI would like to thank my colleague.Greeting Aside · 10 wordsWhich riding do you represent? Is it Chicoutimi or Lac-Saint-Jean?Aside An hon. member: Jonquière Linda Lapointe: Thanks · 33 wordsWelcome to the Standing Committee on International Trade. I understand you are to be our new member. I very much look forward to working with you on the Standing Committee on International Trade.Thanks Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 13 wordsI am pleased to hear that he is going to join our committee.²Thanks Claims · 27 wordsHis question was about consultations. Before a major project is approved and implemented, there is a one-year period for the environmental assessment and consultations with indigenous peoples.¹ Promise · 6 wordsNo, we will not cut corners.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 32

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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I would like to thank my colleague.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Which riding do you represent?”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Is it Chicoutimi or Lac-Saint-Jean?”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “Welcome to the Standing Committee on International Trade.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I understand you are to be our new member.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I very much look forward to working with you on the Standing Committee on International Trade.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I am pleased to hear that he is going to join our committee.”Thanks: no 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 · 80

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 “we will not cut corners”The commitment names no measure, standard or condition by which corner-cutting would be avoided.

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“there is a one-year period for the environmental assessment and consultations with indigenous peoples”Under Bill C-39, before a major project is approved and implemented there is a one-year period for the environmental assessment and consultations with indigenous peoples.search
2“he is going to join our committee”Mario Simard was set to join the Standing Committee on International Trade in September 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20