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Sébastien Lemire

Bloc Québécois on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

162 words · 17 sentences · 19 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, our colleague delivered a rousing speech. It is always interesting to hear such speeches in the House, but there was a hint of exaggeration in some of his points. I would like to point out that Bill C-39 makes it very clear that we are able to move forward more quickly with projects of interest—projects that can contribute to the Canadian economy—while complying with rigorous environmental standards. The two can go hand in hand, and those standards must always be met. He mentioned the list of projects. I am thinking specifically of Churchill Falls, which is the largest investment in renewable energy in North American history. I am thinking of the offshore wind projects off the coast of Halifax, in Atlantic Canada. I would like to hear my colleague’s views on the potential these projects have in terms of clean energy and on why it is important to move quickly to develop them.”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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.

Procedure 6%Claims 74%Positioning 20%

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

Madam Speaker, Procedure · 9 wordsdo not worry, I stand by what I said.Procedure Claims · 23 wordsI am very worried when I see Bill C‑39. It came after Bill C‑5 and Bill C‑15.¹ It is now Bill C‑39’s turn. Positioning · 6 wordsWhat is left of our democracy?Positioning Claims · 4 wordsI am very concerned. Positioning · 23 wordsAt the end of the day, who is the Privy Council? They are probably buddies of the Prime Minister or his privy councillors.Positioning Claims · 25 wordsTake Michael Sabia, for example. Michael Sabia knows all the secrets of Hydro-Québec and the Caisse de dépôt. He is now working for Canadian interests.² Positioning · 4 wordsWhat about Quebec’s interests?Positioning Claims · 68 wordsI am very concerned about this agreement and the impact it could have. Honestly, I am very wary of that, because Quebec’s national interest has been based on its hydroelectricity for decades. We have the cleanest energy in the world.³ It is a source of great pride, but it could be threatened because Canada is developing oil, gas and nuclear energy.⁴ That is one of my main concerns.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 · 66

5 of 23 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 “do not worry, I stand by what I said.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What is left of our democracy?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “At the end of the day, who is the Privy Council?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They are probably buddies of the Prime Minister or his privy councillors.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What about Quebec’s interests?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

18 of 23 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 “I am very worried when I see Bill C‑39.”States worry about the bill generally, not the projects’ potential or the speed of their development.
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 came after Bill C‑5 and Bill C‑15.”Places the bill among earlier bills, not the projects 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 now Bill C‑39’s turn.”Notes the bill’s turn has come, without addressing the projects 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 “What is left of our democracy?”Raises democracy in general terms, not the projects’ potential or development.
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 am very concerned.”Expresses concern without addressing the projects 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 “At the end of the day, who is the Privy Council?”Asks who the Privy Council is, about the bill’s decision-makers rather than the projects.
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 “They are probably buddies of the Prime Minister or his privy councillors.”Speculates about the Privy Council’s ties, not the projects’ potential or development.
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 “Take Michael Sabia, for example.”Introduces Michael Sabia, not the projects 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 “Michael Sabia knows all the secrets of Hydro-Québec and the Caisse de dépôt.”About Sabia’s knowledge of Hydro-Québec, touching Churchill Falls only by association, not its potential or development.
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 “He is now working for Canadian interests.”About Sabia’s role, not the projects 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 “What about Quebec’s interests?”Asks about Quebec’s interests generally, not the projects’ potential or the case for moving quickly.
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 am very concerned about this agreement and the impact it could have.”Expresses wariness about an agreement’s impact, not the projects 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 “Honestly, I am very wary of that,”States wariness without giving views on the projects’ potential or their development.
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 “because Quebec’s national interest has been based on its hydroelectricity for decades.”About Quebec’s hydroelectric basis of interest, not why the named projects should move quickly.
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 have the cleanest energy in the world.”Praises Quebec’s clean energy without addressing the projects’ potential or development.
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 a source of great pride,”Expresses pride in hydro power, not the question put.
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 “but it could be threatened because Canada is developing oil, gas and nuclear energy.”Raises a threat from oil, gas and nuclear development, not the projects’ potential or the case for speed.
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 “That is one of my main concerns.”Restates a personal concern, without addressing what was asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 23 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 23 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 · 4

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“It came after Bill C‑5 and Bill C‑15”Bill C-39 was introduced after Bill C-5 and Bill C-15.search
2“He is now working for Canadian interests”Michael Sabia now works for the Government of Canada.search
3“We have the cleanest energy in the world”Quebec’s hydroelectricity is the cleanest energy in the world.search
4“Canada is developing oil, gas and nuclear energy”Canada is developing oil, gas and nuclear energy.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19