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Andréanne Larouche

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-10-22

102 words · 6 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Marilyn Gladu (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, we have an affordability crisis in this country right now. I think that if we add on expenses for the CRTC, or Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, costs will rise for all Quebeckers. What makes this a good time for that? I do not think it is warranted.”

Statement grade

A–

Average 87 / 100

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

Positioning 14%Reasoning 55%Procedure 14%Claims 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 14 wordswith all due respect, I wonder whether my colleague even listened to my speech.PositioningOff point Reasoning · 56 wordsI think we have shown that, although the government gave in to the web giants, there is no guarantee that they will not increase their rates or that taxpayers will not ultimately pay twice. They will pay for the increase, but mostly for something the government will have to fund. It is therefore a false argument. Procedure · 14 wordsI clearly explained the affordability issue, but I want people to remember Europe’s example.Procedure Claims · 18 wordsThese countries stood their ground and it did not lead to higher rates or higher costs for taxpayers.¹

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 67

3 of 4 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 “with all due respect, I wonder whether my colleague even listened to my speech.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I clearly explained the affordability issue,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “but I want people to remember Europe’s example.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 80

1 of 4 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “with all due respect, I wonder whether my colleague even listened to my speech.”A jab at whether the questioner listened, not an answer to the cost concern.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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“These countries stood their ground and it did not lead to higher rates or higher costs for taxpayers.”The European countries mentioned by the speaker did not experience higher rates or higher costs for their taxpayers after they held their position.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24