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Mario Simard

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

81 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Claude DeBellefeuille (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, it is always nice to listen to my colleague lay the groundwork for the kind of analysis that really is lacking here in the House when it comes to any of the issues surrounding the oil industry. In his question, my Conservative colleague seemed to imply that we were not in favour of helping farmers who are currently struggling because the diesel they need to harvest their crops now costs them twice as much. However, that is not the Bloc’s position; quite the contrary. Could my colleague tell us about the targeted measures we would agree to that would help farmers reduce their production costs?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Procedure 17%Claims 38%Reasoning 44%

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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 14 wordswe need to look at the targeted measures my colleague from Mirabel mentioned earlier.Procedure Claims · 31 wordsHowever, the government has yet to carry out an analysis.Partly on point By introducing blanket measures and scrapping all taxes on diesel and gas, it is propping up the oil and gas companies.¹ Reasoning · 36 wordsWe must support the people, we must take a step back, Partly on pointand, above all, we must ensure that this type of measure does not end up allowing the oil and gas companies to become even richer.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 79

1 of 3 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 “we need to look at the targeted measures my colleague from Mirabel mentioned earlier.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 82

2 of 3 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 motion 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 “However, the government has yet to carry out an analysis.”About the government’s lack of analysis, not the measures the member 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 “We must support the people, we must take a step back,”A general call to support people, without naming any measure to help farmers.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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“scrapping all taxes on diesel and gas”The motion before the House on October 6, 2026 proposes eliminating taxes on diesel, including the elimination of all taxes on diesel consumption until at least Canada Day and permanent elimination of taxes on diesel production.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19