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Abdelhaq Sari

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

65 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, my colleague talked about acting responsibly. I would like him to explain to me whether he feels that it is responsible to provide billions of dollars in subsidies to the only industry or one of the few economic sectors that is not subject to tariffs, when some industries and economic sectors are currently suffering as a result of the tariff war. Is it responsible to send billions of dollars, whether via Trans Mountain and Pacific link or through tax credits to the tune of $100 billion, which we all pay for as a society, to an economic sector that is making record profits? I would remind the House that the oil and gas industry will make an estimated $90 billion in profits in 2026. This is all for an industry that is 60% American-owned and sells 90% of its products to Americans. Once again, this is an economic sector that is not affected by tariffs. The projects will be not be ready for another 12, 13, 14 or 15 years, so they will have no impact on the tariff war. Does he think these are responsible initiatives that will have an impact right now?”

Statement grade

78 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 11%Procedure 12%Claims 77%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 7 wordsI thank my colleague for his eloquence, ThanksProcedure · 8 wordsbut I would like to stay on topic.Procedure Claims · 50 wordsSo as not to mislead anyone, it is very important to note that Bill C-38 does not affect Quebec’s jurisdictions or its carbon market.¹ It does not affect any portfolio. It is also important to point out that our government is not reneging on its environmental commitments; far from it.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague for his eloquence,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but I would like to stay on topic.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

4 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 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 “So as not to mislead anyone, it is very important to note that Bill C-38 does not affect Quebec’s jurisdictions or its carbon market.”About Bill C-38’s effect on Quebec’s jurisdictions and carbon market, not whether subsidizing the oil and gas sector is responsible.
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 does not affect any portfolio.”About what Bill C-38 does not touch, not the responsibility of the subsidies 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 “It is also important to point out that our government is not reneging on its environmental commitments;”On the government’s environmental commitments generally, without addressing whether the subsidies are responsible or their impact.
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 “far from it.”Continues the point about environmental commitments without addressing the question.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“Bill C-38 does not affect Quebec’s jurisdictions or its carbon market”Bill C-38, the Canadian fuel affordability act, does not affect Quebec’s jurisdictions or its carbon market.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19