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Marilène Gill

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-10-22

56 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is important to recognize that, on the issue of global streaming services, it is not a question of whether they should. They must be able to contribute to our cultural sector. It is not if, but how. That is something the Government of Canada is working on. The $600 million is an interim solution so there is money to support the industry. Could the member reflect on that comment?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Procedure 11%Reasoning 38%Claims 23%Aside 12%The ask 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 6 wordsI would simply add that, obviously, ProcedureUnearned certaintyReasoning · 21 wordsif I were part of the government and had options, I would not be doing what the government is doing now.Partly on point Claims · 7 wordsIt is doing absolutely nothing for culture.No reason given Aside · 7 wordsI can barely understand my colleague’s comment.AsidePartly on point Claims · 6 wordsHe talked about an interim solution, ¹The ask · 9 wordsso he might as well vote for our motion.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

2 of 6 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I would simply add that, obviously,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I can barely understand my colleague’s comment.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 73

2 of 6 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 motion 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 “if I were part of the government and had options, I would not be doing what the government is doing now.”A hypothetical about what she would do in government, not a response to the comment or the motion.
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 barely understand my colleague’s comment.”Only dismisses the colleague’s comment as unclear without engaging its substance.

Reasoning · 60

1 of 6 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

A conclusion stated with no reason given for it.What the tags mean “It is doing absolutely nothing for culture.”The claim stands alone; the surrounding words restate her own position rather than give any evidence of government inaction.

Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“It is doing absolutely nothing for culture.”

BecauseNo reason given

No reason givenThe claim stands alone; the surrounding words restate her own position rather than give any evidence of government inaction.
Conclusion“so he might as well vote for our motion.”

Because“It is doing absolutely nothing for culture.”

Reason given

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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

1 of 6 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 “obviously”The word asserts the point as self-evident without offering any source or backing.

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“He talked about an interim solution”The member for Winnipeg North described the $600 million as an interim solution during this debate.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24