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Daniel Gobeil

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-05

112 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Steeve Lavoie (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I congratulate my colleague on his maiden speech in the House. I know that this is an important moment for him and his family and friends. In recent months, we have learned that we have several things in common. He comes from a dairy farm, and so do I. I represent the riding of Beauport—Limoilou, which is home to a port and where there are procurement projects happening, and he spoke a lot about supply chains. I am pleased because in order for businesses in a region like Chicoutimi to prosper and, more importantly, invest, they need predictability. From what I can see, Bill C-39 will give them more predictability. I would like my colleague to elaborate on the importance of the supply chain and supply chain predictability for businesses in his riding. I would like him to tell us how that relates to this bill.”

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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

Claims 62%Anecdote 16%Positioning 7%Reasoning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 21 wordsas far as my region is concerned, it takes a supply chain for production to get where it needs to go. Anecdote · 18 wordsIn all my previous occupations, when the supply chain broke down, the entire economy screeched to a halt.Anecdote Claims · 36 wordsJust ask a dairy industry that has no milk, a meat packing plant that has no cull cattle, or aluminum smelters with no bauxite or alumina.¹ There certainly are challenges, in terms of efficiency, for example. Positioning · 8 wordsWe need to invest in a strong Canada.Positioning Claims · 13 wordsThe resources are in place. Canada has lots of railways and great resources.²Partly on point Reasoning · 16 wordsWe want to improve efficiency so that we can respond more effectively to the business community.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

2 of 6 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “In all my previous occupations, when the supply chain broke down, the entire economy screeched to a halt.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We need to invest in a strong Canada.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 86

3 of 6 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 “We need to invest in a strong Canada.”A general call to invest in a strong Canada, not about the supply chain point 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 “The resources are in place.”A general remark that resources exist, not tied to supply chain predictability or the bill.
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 “Canada has lots of railways and great resources.”A remark about railways and resources that does not address the predictability question asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 79

1 of 6 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 want to improve efficiency”A commitment by the speaker’s side with no measure, actor or success condition named.

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“aluminum smelters with no bauxite or alumina”Aluminum smelters require supplies of bauxite or alumina as inputs for production.search
2“Canada has lots of railways and great resources”Canada has an extensive railway network and abundant natural resources.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19