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Andréanne Larouche

Bloc Québécois on Business of Supply 2026-10-22

186 words · 16 sentences · 19 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for her remarks, which were very clearly stated, naturally. That is the beauty of parliamentary debate. Every party and every opinion can be heard. That said, one thing is important: When someone commits to doing something and the results are not there, they need to acknowledge it. We should remember that this government was elected on the promise to go to the White House with its elbows up. Ultimately, there were no elbows up at all; what we got were thumbs up. As a result, the government decided to abolish the digital services tax, thinking that this would have a positive impact on negotiations. It has already been 16 months since then. Sixteen months later, there are zero results. What are my colleague’s thoughts on this reality?”

Statement grade

78 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Greeting 22%Positioning 23%Claims 45%The ask 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 40 wordsI would like to thank my colleague, for whom I have a great deal of respect. I know that he also comes from a media background, and he clearly has a genuine passion for the cultural sector. I salute him.Greeting Positioning · 3 wordsThis was predictable.Positioning Claims · 47 wordsFifteen months have passed, ¹and all we have seen are setbacks. We were told it was time for “elbows up”.² Earlier today, I met with businesses that are deeply concerned. The consequences are being felt across the cultural sector and by small and medium-sized enterprises throughout Quebec. Positioning · 20 wordsWorse still, everyone is worried.Partly on point Not only has the government failed to achieve any meaningful progress, but it gave in.Positioning Claims · 36 wordsIt has tried to make up for that with token measures like this $600 million.³ That is nothing compared to the billions forfeited through its capitulation to the web giants.⁴ Even that $600 million remains undelivered.⁵ Positioning · 12 wordsIt amounts to little more than a band-aid on a gaping wound.Positioning The ask · 21 wordsI hope the government will be able to acknowledge this, deliver the $600 million and then engage in much deeper reflection. Positioning · 7 wordsIt is time we stood our ground.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 92% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 48

10 of 12 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I would like to thank my colleague, for whom I have a great deal of respect.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I know that he also comes from a media background,”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “and he clearly has a genuine passion for the cultural sector.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “I salute him.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This was predictable.”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 “Worse still, everyone is worried.”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 “Not only has the government failed to achieve any meaningful progress,”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 “but it gave in.”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 “It amounts to little more than a band-aid on a gaping wound.”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 “It is time we stood our ground.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 94

2 of 12 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 “Worse still, everyone is worried.”The clause mentions general worry but does not specifically answer the question regarding the lack of political progress.
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 time we stood our ground.”The clause is a general call to action that relates to the debate’s subject but does not directly address the specific lack of results queried.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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 · 5

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“Fifteen months have passed”Fifteen months have passed since the government abolished the Digital Services Tax.search
2“We were told it was time for “elbows up””The phrase ‘elbows up’ was used in connection with the government’s approach to the White House.search
3“this $600 million”The government promised an interim payment of $600 million to the cultural sector for the current year.search
4“billions forfeited through its capitulation to the web giants”The government’s abolition of the Digital Services Tax forfeited billions in revenue.search
5“Even that $600 million remains undelivered”As of 2026-10-22, the promised $600 million interim payment to the cultural sector had not yet been delivered.search

Analysed on 2026-10-24