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Sébastien Lemire

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

217 words · 12 sentences · 16 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, earlier, I used the word “exaggerated”, which made some colleagues uncomfortable. Perhaps I could have used a more common expression, like “he went a bit too far” in his speech. In short, my question was about renewable energy. Bill C‑39 will help speed up the construction of major projects. I am thinking of hydroelectricity projects and wind energy projects. Does my colleague see a potential in Bill C‑39 for developing renewable energy projects, and why is it important to do so?”

Statement grade

64 / 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.

Reasoning 29%Claims 62%Procedure 2%Thanks 7%

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

Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 39 wordsmy colleague from Madawaska—Restigouche should know that I will keep going a bit too far until our voices are heard outside the House because Quebeckers’ fundamental rights, the right to live in a healthy environment, are on the line.Off pointVague promise Claims · 31 wordsIt seems that a project of national interest is grounds for violating laws of interest to Quebec, the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement et les lois environnementales, and social acceptability laws.Partly on point Procedure · 5 wordsI will give an example.Procedure Claims · 11 wordsI campaigned alongside the Kebaowek community to protect their ancestral lands, Reasoning · 8 wordsbecause they had a right to be consulted. Claims · 36 wordsThe Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission had failed to do so. I am very proud to have been able to help secure the passage of an amendment and to have helped bring about change in this regard, ¹Partly on pointThanks · 15 wordsand I thank the Conservatives for agreeing to remove the Indian Act from Bill C-5.²Thanks Claims · 57 wordsHowever, the Liberals came back with Bill C-15, and Bill C-39. Now, they no longer see any point in consulting first nations. They are disregarding that and they do not care. That sets a dangerous precedent. All of this is to introduce nuclear power and store its waste near drinking water sources, near 80% of Quebec’s population.³ Reasoning · 15 wordsIf that is the case, then yes, I will keep going a bit too far.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 · 85

2 of 17 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 “I will give an example.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “and I thank the Conservatives for agreeing to remove the Indian Act from Bill C-5.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 34

14 of 17 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “my colleague from Madawaska—Restigouche should know that I will keep going a bit too far until our voices are heard outside the House because Quebeckers’ fundamental rights, the right to live in a healthy environment, are on the line.”A retort about the member’s earlier choice of words, not the question on renewable energy.
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 seems that a project of national interest is grounds for violating laws of interest to Quebec, the Bureau d’audiences publiques sur l’environnement et les lois environnementales,”About environmental laws and national interest projects, not the potential for renewable energy the question asks 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 “and social acceptability laws.”About social acceptability laws, not the renewable energy question.
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 campaigned alongside the Kebaowek community to protect their ancestral lands,”About campaigning with the Kebaowek community, not the renewable energy potential 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 “because they had a right to be consulted.”About the right to be consulted, not the question on renewables.
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 “The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission had failed to do so.”About the Nuclear Safety Commission’s failure to consult, not the question asked.
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 proud to have been able to help secure the passage of an amendment and to have helped bring about change in this regard,”About a past amendment to Bill C-5, not the renewable energy potential 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 “However, the Liberals came back with Bill C-15,”About the Liberals returning with Bill C-15, not the question on renewables.
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 “and Bill C-39.”Names Bill C-39 but says nothing about renewable energy 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 “Now, they no longer see any point in consulting first nations.”About consultation of first nations, not the renewable energy question.
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 disregarding that and they do not care.”About the government disregarding consultation, not the question asked.
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 sets a dangerous precedent.”About a precedent on consultation, not the renewable energy potential 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 “All of this is to introduce nuclear power and store its waste near drinking water sources, near 80% of Quebec’s population.”About nuclear power and waste storage, not the renewables question.
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 “If that is the case, then yes, I will keep going a bit too far.”A repeat of the retort about going too far, not an answer on renewable energy.

Respect · 100

0 of 17 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 · 72

1 of 17 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 “I will keep going a bit too far until our voices are heard”A personal commitment whose success condition is left undefined and unmeasurable.

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“help secure the passage of an amendment”An amendment on consultation with the Kebaowek First Nation was passed during the consideration of Bill C-5.search
2“remove the Indian Act from Bill C-5”The Conservatives supported removing the reference to the Indian Act from Bill C-5.search
3“near 80% of Quebec’s population”Nuclear waste storage sites would be located near drinking water sources serving about 80% of Quebec’s population.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19