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Jacques Gourde

Conservative on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

39 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to get a clear indication of the position of the Conservatives on the legislation itself. Is it their intent to vote in favour of the legislation so it can go to committee? Does the member know how the Conservative members will vote on the legislation?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 79%Promise 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 31 wordsas I said in my speech, we really want the 240 pages of this bill to be studied properly, line by line, to ensure that Canada’s future will be more prosperous.¹Vague promise Promise · 8 wordsI look forward to taking part in that.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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 48

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 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 “as I said in my speech, we really want the 240 pages of this bill to be studied properly, line by line, to ensure that Canada’s future will be more prosperous.”About wanting a detailed study of the bill, not the vote the member asked for.
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 “I look forward to taking part in that.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

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 · 20

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we really want the 240 pages of this bill to be studied properly, line by line”The commitment to a proper study names no actor, date, measure or condition for success.

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“the 240 pages of this bill”Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, is 240 pages long.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19