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Mark Carney

Liberal on Intergovernmental Affairs 2026-09-24

50 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, this is not an idle question. We are talking about permanently suspending the rule of law and possibly the Constitution to benefit foreign multinationals. Some people are even talking about putting parts of Quebec and the provinces under federal control. Does the Prime Minister recognize that Bill C‑39 will result in Ottawa taking control of parts of Quebec and the provinces?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Positioning 14%Claims 86%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 7 wordswhat is the opposition member talking about?Positioning Claims · 43 wordsThere is nothing like that in the bill.¹ It is about efficiency. It is about taking action. It is about creating good jobs in Quebec and across Canada. It is about growth. It is about independence, resilience and prosperity for a strong Canada.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

1 of 4 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “what is the opposition member talking about?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 70

3 of 4 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 question asked.

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 “It is about creating good jobs in Quebec and across Canada.”About jobs as the bill’s benefit, without addressing whether it takes control of Quebec’s jurisdictions.
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 “It is about growth.”Growth as a general aim of the bill, not the control question asked.
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 “It is about independence, resilience and prosperity for a strong Canada.”General aims of prosperity and independence, not whether the bill takes over provincial jurisdictions.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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“There is nothing like that in the bill.”Bill C-39 contains no provisions placing parts of Quebec or the provinces under federal control.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20