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Christine Normandin

Bloc Québécois on Government Priorities 2026-10-21

96 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Claims 82%Positioning 9%The question 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 62 wordsBill C-39 is an authoritarian shift to the right that will have a lasting impact on the environment, labour relations, relations with Quebec and the provinces, and even reconciliation with indigenous peoples. Environmentalists are against it. Unions are against it. We heard from them yesterday in committee. Many first nations are against it. Oddly, the only ones in favour are the Conservatives.¹ Positioning · 9 wordsThat speaks volumes and should give the Liberals pause.Positioning Claims · 17 wordsOnly the member for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country had the courage to criticize Bill C-39. The question · 8 wordsIs he the only Liberal who has principles?Insult

At a glance

Lost points for
Personal attackThis statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “Is he the only Liberal who has principles?”.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

1 of 2 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 speaks volumes and should give the Liberals pause.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 · 88

1 of 2 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.

An insult aimed at a person.What the tags mean “Is he the only Liberal who has principles?”The statement implies that other members of that political party lack fundamental character or integrity.

Clarity · 100

0 of 2 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“the only ones in favour are the Conservatives.”The speaker claimed that the only party supporting Bill C-39 are the Conservatives.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22