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Jean-Denis Garon

Bloc Québécois on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-07

183 words · 10 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I have listened to Bloc members comment on this for the last couple of days, and ultimately I would argue that the extreme attitude that the government does not care about the environment or labour could not be further from the truth. Quite frankly, working on major projects, working with environmental issues, working with indigenous leadership and working with the provinces collaboratively is the way to go. Does the member have anything positive to say about any aspect of the legislation?”

Statement grade

Average 79 / 100

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

Positioning 27%The ask 12%The question 24%Claims 37%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 44 wordsI do not have a good read on my colleague. I do not know whether he cares about the environment or not, Off pointbut I do know that, to anyone who reads Bill C-39, it is clear that the Liberals do not care about it.PositioningUnearned certainty The ask · 12 wordsIf that is not the case, then it needs to be fixed. The question · 41 wordsFor example, would my colleague agree that the government should set up a one-stop shop for businesses, but that it should be up to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada to assess projects, rather than having oil companies assess oil projects? Claims · 17 wordsIt would speed up the process and make it more efficient while ensuring compliance with the law, The question · 3 wordsso why not? The ask · 10 wordsIf the Liberals are open to that, we can talk. Claims · 4 wordsThey have a majority.¹ Positioning · 5 wordsThey will steamroll over us, PositioningClaims · 47 wordswhich is what they have been doing since they got their majority.²Off point However, what I suggested would be in the interests of the environment, the economy and society. As Chief Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada said recently, the rule of law must be protected.³

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

4 of 10 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I do not have a good read on my colleague.”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 “I do not know whether he cares about the environment or not,”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 “but I do know that, to anyone who reads Bill C-39, it is clear that the Liberals do not care about it.”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 will steamroll over us,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 68

5 of 10 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 “I do not have a good read on my colleague.”A remark about the questioner’s character, not an answer about the legislation.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I do not know whether he cares about the environment or not,”A remark about the questioner’s personal concern, not about the bill.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They have a majority.”A comment about the government’s seat count, not the bill’s content or the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They will steamroll over us,”A prediction about the government’s conduct, not about the bill or the answer.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which is what they have been doing since they got their majority.”About the government’s past general conduct, not the bill’s subject.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 82

1 of 10 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “it is clear that”Asserts certainty about the Liberals’ motives in place of any supporting evidence.

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“They have a majority”The Liberal Party holds a majority of seats in the House of Commons as of October 2026.search
2“which is what they have been doing since they got their majority”The Liberal government has been using its majority to pass legislation over opposition objections since forming a majority government.search
3“As Chief Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada said recently, the rule of law must be protected”Chief Justice Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada said recently that the rule of law must be protected.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19