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Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-24

150 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my colleague from New Brunswick. I commend him for his passion for his region, as we all have for our own. There is a reason we were elected by the people. I know that my colleague was elected 18 months ago, and I congratulate him, but two years ago, before his time, his peers on that side of the House voted against Bill C‑375, which called for “one project, one environmental assessment”. It was my bill, in fact. We, the Conservatives, had introduced it. Today, however, the government is boasting about wanting to move forward. Even the King said as much in the throne speech. What does my colleague have to say to his Liberal colleagues who voted against the “one project, one environmental assessment” bill but support that concept today?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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 12%Claims 88%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 18 wordsI would like to thank my colleague from Quebec. I always enjoy debating with him in the House.Thanks Claims · 132 wordsWhen people in my riding ask me what we are doing to strengthen the Canadian economy, I am proud to tell them about our Prime Minister’s and our government’s leadership and about all of the work that we have done over the past 18 months to make Canada’s economy stronger, more unified and more robust. I also tell them about the measures that we have put in place to promote projects of national interest and about the tax incentives that we have implemented to boost investment. Bill C-39, the bill before us today, provides a clearer regulatory framework and more predictability. These measures are working. Just look at the summit that was held in Toronto, ¹which resulted in $500 billion in investments for projects across the country, including New Brunswick and Quebec.Partly 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 · 83

2 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would like to thank my colleague from Quebec.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I always enjoy debating with him in the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

6 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.

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 “When people in my riding ask me what we are doing to strengthen the Canadian economy, I am proud to tell them about our Prime Minister’s and our government’s leadership and about all of the work that we have done over the past 18 months to make Canada’s economy stronger, more unified and more robust.”Praise of the government’s economic record, not the vote on the one-assessment bill he was 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 also tell them about the measures that we have put in place to promote projects of national interest and about the tax incentives that we have implemented to boost investment.”Lists the government’s own measures on projects and investment rather than addressing the question about the earlier vote.
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 “Bill C-39, the bill before us today, provides a clearer regulatory framework and more predictability.”Stays on Bill C-39’s merits without addressing the point about the prior vote on one project, one assessment.
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 “These measures are working.”A general claim the measures are working, not an answer to the question about his colleagues’ earlier vote.
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 “Just look at the summit that was held in Toronto,”Points to the Toronto summit as evidence of success instead of addressing the question put.
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 “which resulted in $500 billion in investments for projects across the country, including New Brunswick and Quebec.”Investment figures from the summit, on the bill’s subject but not the point raised.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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“Just look at the summit that was held in Toronto, ”A summit held in Toronto resulted in $500 billion in investments for projects across Canada, including New Brunswick and Quebec.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20