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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois on Intergovernmental Relations 2026-10-09

85 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

A–

Average 89 / 100

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

Claims 52%Aside 26%The question 22%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 44 wordsthere is unanimity in Quebec. All members of the Quebec National Assembly voted to abolish the oath to the British Crown.¹ In Quebec, the general public and politicians alike agree that a foreign country’s monarchy, an undemocratic symbol, must be removed from our institutions. Aside · 22 wordsThe only thing Quebeckers will miss less than the monarchy in the Red Hall is the Governor General’s opinion on the matter.Aside The question · 19 wordsWill the government remind Ms. Arbour that, when she accepted her position, she also agreed to give up politics?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 68

1 of 1 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 “The only thing Quebeckers will miss less than the monarchy in the Red Hall is the Governor General’s opinion on the matter.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

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

0 of 1 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 1 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

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“All members of the Quebec National Assembly voted to abolish the oath to the British Crown.”All members of the Quebec National Assembly voted to abolish the oath to the British Crown.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20