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Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-09-24

153 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Luc Thériault (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, Bill C-5 contained a discretionary provision that gave the minister absolute power to determine which projects are of national interest. Bill C-39 gives even more power to the executive branch by diminishing Parliament’s role. That is a subversion of parliamentary democracy. The Liberals are exploiting the tariff crisis to impose permanent rollbacks that will have no effect during what is left of Donald Trump’s term in office. The member is very enthusiastic about this dangerous precedent, but will he be just as enthusiastic and happy about this bill when he winds up on this side of the House facing a new government and that government starts trampling on democracy and our legislative power?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Procedure 49%Claims 51%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 75 wordsI am very pleased that we, as members of the House of Commons, have several days to discuss Bill C‑39. I am pleased that we can exchange ideas here, at the heart of our Canadian democracy. I am also looking forward to following the committee’s work on this. Many witnesses will share their points of view. All members, including opposition members, will have an opportunity to comment. In his question, my colleague talked about enthusiasm.Procedure Claims · 78 wordsWhat I am hearing is enthusiasm on the part of people who want to invest in Canada and on the part of workers who are seeing the positive impact of these investments across the country, including in northern New Brunswick, the region I represent. While in Toronto for the summit, I spoke with four proponents championing projects in my region.¹ They were eagerly awaiting measures like this one, measures that encourage investment for the benefit of all Canadians.Partly on point

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.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 44

7 of 10 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I am very pleased that we,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “as members of the House of Commons, have several days to discuss Bill C‑39.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I am pleased that we can exchange ideas here, at the heart of our Canadian democracy.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I am also looking forward to following the committee’s work on this.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Many witnesses will share their points of view.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “All members, including opposition members, will have an opportunity to comment.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “In his question, my colleague talked about enthusiasm.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

3 of 10 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 “What I am hearing is enthusiasm on the part of people who want to invest in Canada and on the part of workers who are seeing the positive impact of these investments across the country, including in northern New Brunswick, the region I represent.”About enthusiasm among investors and workers, not the concern raised about future abuse of the bill’s powers.
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 “While in Toronto for the summit, I spoke with four proponents championing projects in my region.”About project proponents met in Toronto, not whether the member would support the bill’s powers under a new government.
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 “They were eagerly awaiting measures like this one, measures that encourage investment for the benefit of all Canadians.”About investment measures in the bill, not the worry that its powers could be misused later.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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

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1“While in Toronto for the summit, I spoke with four proponents championing projects in my region”While in Toronto for the summit on Bill C-39-related investments, the member for northern New Brunswick spoke with four project proponents from his region.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20