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Mario Simard

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-10-08

124 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, my colleague said that he was trying not to lose his temper. I would like him to know that anger is never a good adviser. I can share a few things I have learned in my 18 years in politics. Earlier, my colleague raised a point about what we in the Conservative Party call “corporate welfare”, in other words, government favouritism. Taxpayers’ money must be used for the benefit of taxpayers. When there is clearly a profit to be made, it is up to the private sector to step up. That is what our leader said in response to the very pertinent question from the member for Jonquière—Hébertville—Pays-des-Bleuets. Would he agree that there are so many regulations and so many hoops to jump through that, for this project as for any other, the process ought to be much more efficient?”

Statement grade

75 / 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.

Aside 12%Claims 58%Reasoning 25%Positioning 5%

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Madam Speaker, Aside · 15 wordsI was actually saying that I am coming around on the Leader of the Opposition.Aside Claims · 19 wordsI do not think that the Conservatives are opposed to developing the oil and gas sector; far from it. Reasoning · 31 wordsHowever, they must be clear-eyed enough to see that it is not right for us, collectively, to take on infrastructure risks when the oil and gas companies are making record profits. Claims · 53 wordsIn July, Cenovus posted profits four times higher than in 2025.¹ These people are making record profits, yet our project of national interest is supposed to help them make even more profits at a time when regular folks are struggling to find housing and seniors sometimes have to choose between medication and food. Positioning · 6 wordsI think that is completely despicable.PositioningPartly 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 · 78

2 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I was actually saying that I am coming around on the Leader of the Opposition.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I think that is completely despicable.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

8 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 motion 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 was actually saying that I am coming around on the Leader of the Opposition.”A jocular aside about the Conservative leader, not an answer to the regulatory 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 do not think that the Conservatives are opposed to developing the oil and gas sector;”About the Conservatives’ stance on oil and gas development, not whether regulations should be streamlined.
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 “far from it.”An emphasis on the previous clause’s point, not an answer to 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 “However, they must be clear-eyed enough to see that it is not right for us, collectively, to take on infrastructure risks when the oil and gas companies are making record profits.”On the pipeline’s subject but argues about companies not bearing risk, not about regulatory efficiency.
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 “In July, Cenovus posted profits four times higher than in 2025.”A profit figure about oil companies, not about whether the approval process should be more efficient.
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 “These people are making record profits,”A restatement of the record-profits point, not an answer on regulation.
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 “yet our project of national interest is supposed to help them make even more profits at a time when regular folks are struggling to find housing and seniors sometimes have to choose between medication and food.”On the pipeline project and affordability, but does not address the efficiency of the regulatory process 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 “I think that is completely despicable.”A closing opinion on the project, not a response to the question about regulations.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 1

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1“In July, Cenovus posted profits four times higher than in 2025”In July 2026, Cenovus posted profits four times higher than in 2025.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19