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Chris d'Entremont

Liberal on Strengthening Canada's Defence Sector Act 2026-10-26

109 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Martin Champoux (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, at the time the Defence Investment Agency was created, another mechanism had been in place for decades. The need to procure military equipment is nothing new for Canada. It has always existed. The government has purchased aircraft and had ships built in the past. None of that is anything new. What forces the government to create a new agency now, one that is going to release the government from some of its responsibilities? We can all agree that the agency will bear the blame for any major errors or mistakes, whereas the government will take credit for any success. We already know how that works. What has happened in recent years that makes another agency better qualified than the Department of National Defence to handle this kind of procurement? That is the message being sent to public servants and the Department of National Defence. Furthermore, why does it take a friend of the Prime Minister, a former Goldman Sachs colleague earning a salary of $700,000 a year or more, to do work that public servants and the existing department could very well have done themselves?”

Statement grade

77 / 100, held down by Clarity

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Claims 44%Reasoning 56%

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Madam Speaker, Claims · 48 wordsI am asking myself the same question as my Bloc colleague: Is everything working the way it should right now? It takes years and years to acquire new equipment, whether ships, aircraft or even something as basic as the socks soldiers put on before lacing up their boots. Reasoning · 61 wordsWe need a new approach that takes into account the potential within supply chains across Canada as well as the opportunities available in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces so we can manufacture more equipment here at home.Vague promise The current system is not necessarily the best one. We must invest in a procurement process that meets the needs of the Canadian military.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 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.

Nothing lost points.

Clarity · 47

2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “a new approach”The statement commits to a needed strategic shift without defining the specific measures or actions required to achieve it.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “must invest in a procurement process”The speaker expresses a necessity to invest without specifying the required financial commitment, scope, or timeline.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-28