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Mark Carney

Liberal on Intergovernmental Affairs 2026-09-24

45 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, that is not evident. Asking for something to be clarified is not synonymous with opposing it. Will the Prime Minister commit to fixing or amending Bill C‑39 to state that the existing areas of jurisdiction of Quebec and the provinces will remain intact, that despite Bill C‑39, or even with Bill C‑39, the application will not be permanent, and that nothing that is done in Quebec will be done without Quebec’s express consent?”

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 45 wordsBill C‑39 involves federal decisions.¹ Yes, it is true that we have co-operation agreements with six provinces.² In those cases, we are using the provinces’ skills, expertise and so on. However, this bill only involves the federal government and decisions made by the federal government.³

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Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · 100

Nothing lost points on 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 question asked.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 3

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“Bill C‑39 involves federal decisions”Bill C-39 involves federal decisions.search
2“we have co-operation agreements with six provinces”The federal government has co-operation agreements with six provinces.search
3“this bill only involves the federal government and decisions made by the federal government”Bill C-39 involves only decisions made by the federal government.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20