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Luc Berthold

Conservative on Youth Criminal Justice Act 2026-10-06

136 words · 10 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Rhéal Éloi Fortin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, this bill, and the story and circumstances surrounding it, are moving. There is something special about it. My colleague is right to point that out. It is not often that everyone in this House can agree on something. It does happen, though not often enough for my liking, that we are all able to agree on doing what needs to be done for the benefit of the community as a whole. I will, of course, be giving a speech shortly. Unfortunately, it will probably be to repeat what I have already said. For now, however, I would like to ask my colleague a question. In his opinion, is this something that could happen again, at least in the coming weeks? Could we all set aside considerations that are sometimes a little too partisan and work together to do what is best for all our communities across Quebec and across Canada?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 80 / 100

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

Thanks 8%Reasoning 32%Claims 27%Promise 11%Aside 14%Positioning 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 11 wordsI want to thank my colleague for his contribution in committee.¹Thanks Reasoning · 22 wordsI want him to know that the sooner we get to work, the sooner we will be able to really change things.Vague promise Claims · 37 wordsHowever, things are already going well, because everyone in the House agrees that we should pass the bill quickly.²Unearned certainty Everyone in the House agrees with the principle.Unearned certainty The bill has to go to the other place now.³ Promise · 15 wordsI hope our friends at the other place will move as quickly as we are. Aside · 19 wordsI wish we could be unanimous and take a Kumbaya approach to all bills. Unfortunately, that is not possible.Aside Reasoning · 22 wordsThere are certain situations where we are able to do the right thing together, and I think this example illustrates that well. Positioning · 10 wordsI am glad we can do this for David’s friends.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 64

4 of 7 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 want to thank my colleague for his contribution in committee.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I wish we could be unanimous and take a Kumbaya approach to all bills.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Unfortunately, that is not possible.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am glad we can do this for David’s friends.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 7 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 54

3 of 7 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 “the sooner we get to work, the sooner we will be able to really change things”A commitment to act with no named measure, date or success condition.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “everyone in the House agrees”A sweeping consensus claim asserted without a source.
Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Everyone in the House agrees with the principle”The same consensus formula repeated in place of a source.

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“my colleague for his contribution in committee”Rhéal Éloi Fortin made a contribution to the committee study of Bill C-231.search
2“everyone in the House agrees that we should pass the bill quickly”All members of the House agree that Bill C-231 should be passed quickly.search
3“The bill has to go to the other place now”Bill C-231 has completed consideration in the House of Commons and now goes to the Senate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19