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David Myles

Liberal on Intergovernmental Relations 2026-10-09

34 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, with all due respect, Louise Arbour, the Governor General, has no business interfering in Quebec’s political debate over the monarchy. 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. 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. Will the government remind her that it is her duty to be circumspect and that she should mind her own business?”

Statement grade

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

Claims 68%Positioning 32%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 23 wordsQuebeckers’ priorities are focused on building a stronger economy, making life more affordable, protecting workers from American tariffs and preserving the French language. Positioning · 11 wordsThat is what our government is focused on, today and always.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

1 of 3 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 “That is what our government is focused on, today and always.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

2 of 3 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 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 “Quebeckers’ priorities are focused on building a stronger economy, making life more affordable, protecting workers from American tariffs and preserving the French language.”It lists the government’s other priorities instead of addressing whether it will speak to the Governor General.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is what our government is focused on, today and always.”It restates the government’s own agenda without saying anything about the Governor General or the question asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-19