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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois on Intergovernmental Relations 2026-10-09

102 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 79%The question 21%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 81 wordswith all due respect, Louise Arbour, the Governor General, has no business interfering in Quebec’s political debate over the monarchy.¹ Her role does not extend to offering legal opinions, much less meddling in Quebec politics. Furthermore, she is in a clear conflict of interest, considering that she represents the monarchy in Canada.² Despite her internationally recognized skills, she agreed to serve as a symbolic ribbon cutter. In the end, it was her decision and she has to take responsibility for it. The question · 21 wordsWill the government remind her that it is her duty to be circumspect and that she should mind her own business?

At a glance

Nothing lost points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

Claims · 2

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1“Louise Arbour, the Governor General, has no business interfering in Quebec’s political debate over the monarchy”Louise Arbour is the Governor General and made comments entering Quebec’s debate over the monarchy.search
2“she represents the monarchy in Canada”The Governor General represents the monarchy in Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19