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Steeve Lavoie

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

144 words · 10 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Fraser Tolmie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we have some very big concerns on this side from what we have seen and the track record of the Liberal government. The Cormorant helicopters were cancelled, and then the F-35 program was cancelled. We are hearing platitudes. What confidence can the Canadian public have in a Liberal government that has such a bad track record in procurement?”

Statement grade

Average 78 / 100

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

Claims 47%Anecdote 29%Promise 15%Positioning 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 25 wordsyes, it is clear that the public trusts our government.Unearned certainty They believe we are giving our businesses the resources they need to achieve their goals. Anecdote · 42 wordsFor 20 years, I worked with businesses.¹ They did not have the resources to succeed. The government could issue calls for tenders, open up new sectors and create new opportunities all it wanted, but the resources were not there to support them.Anecdote Claims · 43 wordsTake the Business Development Bank of Canada, or BDC, for example, which has adapted its financing criteria for businesses. Six years ago, businesses could not do business with the BDC because certain sectors, such as defence, were excluded.² Today, however, that is possible.³ Promise · 22 wordsWe are taking a flexible approach to allow sectors within our industry to qualify again and adapt their operations to support this.Vague promise Positioning · 12 wordsWe are taking real action, Vague promiseand, yes, people can trust our government.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 55

6 of 9 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 story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “For 20 years, I worked with businesses.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “They did not have the resources to succeed.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “The government could issue calls for tenders, open up new sectors and create new opportunities all it wanted,”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “but the resources were not there to support them.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are taking real action,”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 “and, yes, people can trust our government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 9 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 58

3 of 9 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 “it is clear”Asserts public trust as obvious fact with no source offered.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are taking a flexible approach”States a current approach with no named measure, actor or condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are taking real action”Claims action with nothing specified to hold anyone to.

Claims · 3

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“For 20 years, I worked with businesses.”Steeve Lavoie worked with businesses for 20 years before becoming an MP.search
2“Six years ago, businesses could not do business with the BDC because certain sectors, such as defence, were excluded.”Around 2020, the Business Development Bank of Canada excluded certain sectors, including defence, from its financing criteria.search
3“Today, however, that is possible.”Businesses in sectors such as defence can now obtain financing from the Business Development Bank of Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22