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Xavier Barsalou-Duval

Bloc Québécois on Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act 2026-10-20

170 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I find it unfortunate that it seems that the Conservatives and the Bloc do not support the need for a corporation. It is not like it is absolutely unique. We could take a look at other Five Eyes countries, in particular the U.K. and Australia, where there has been movement toward ensuring that there are better processes for procurements. Yes, the Prime Minister could be accused of hitting the 2% target of our GDP, but I would argue that is a positive thing. To ensure we are able to provide the support for our military personnel in equipment, if not this, then what does the member believe would be better to ensure that we are able to deliver in a more appropriate and faster fashion the military equipment our forces require?”

Statement grade

B–

73 / 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.

The ask 9%Reasoning 21%Claims 56%Positioning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, The ask · 15 wordsI would like my colleague across the way to give me the information he has, Reasoning · 6 wordsbecause we have done some research, Claims · 26 wordsand to my knowledge, there is no NATO or Five Eyes member or western allied country that has a Crown corporation looking after its military procurement.¹ Positioning · 7 wordsI can see what is going on.PositioningUnearned certainty Claims · 44 wordsThe government would have us believe that this is independent, that this is apolitical, even though the corporation’s statutes and rules will state that it must do everything the minister orders and that the minister is the one who appoints the board of directors.²³ Positioning · 4 wordsThat is not unusual.Positioning Reasoning · 15 wordsDefence is such a strategic issue that it makes sense to have some political oversight. Positioning · 9 wordsI get the impression that there is some doublespeak.Positioning Claims · 25 wordsThe government claims that this corporation is independent when it actually is not.⁴ It is trying to make us believe things that are not true. Positioning · 4 wordsThis is only natural; PositioningReasoning · 15 wordsdefence is so strategically important that it is necessary to take an interest in it.Partly 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 · 80

4 of 17 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 can see what is going on.”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 “That is not unusual.”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 get the impression that there is some doublespeak.”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 “This is only natural;”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 43

12 of 17 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.

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 would like my colleague across the way to give me the information he has,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “because we have done some research,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “and to my knowledge, there is no NATO or Five Eyes member or western allied country that has a Crown corporation looking after its military procurement.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 can see what is going on.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “The government would have us believe that this is independent, that this is apolitical, even though the corporation’s statutes and rules will state that it must do everything the minister orders and that the minister is the one who appoints the board of directors.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “That is not unusual.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Defence is such a strategic issue that it makes sense to have some political oversight.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 get the impression that there is some doublespeak.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “The government claims that this corporation is independent when it actually is not.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “It is trying to make us believe things that are not true.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “This is only natural;”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “defence is so strategically important that it is necessary to take an interest in it.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 17 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 · 94

1 of 17 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 “I can see what is going on”It asserts insight into the government’s motives without offering any supporting source or evidence.

Claims · 4

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“there is no NATO or Five Eyes member or western allied country that has a Crown corporation looking after its military procurement”No NATO, Five Eyes, or Western allied country has a Crown corporation responsible for its military procurement.search
2“the corporation’s statutes and rules will state that it must do everything the minister orders”The statutes and rules of the corporation established by C-40 will require it to execute all directives given by the minister.search
3“the minister is the one who appoints the board of directors”The minister will appoint the board of directors for the corporation established by C-40.search
4“The government claims that this corporation is independent”The government asserts that the corporation established by C-40 is independent.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22