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Linda Lapointe

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

135 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Marianne Dandurand (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the examples provided by my colleague. She took us on a tour of her riding, Rivière-des-Mille-Îles, this summer. In fact, I think one of the businesses she took us to could benefit from the Defence Investment Agency. I would like my colleague to provide more examples of businesses in her riding that might benefit from this agency.”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 135 wordswhen my colleagues came to the Lower Laurentians this summer, I did indeed take the opportunity to tell them about all the opportunities we enjoy, but we did not have enough time to visit all the businesses.Partly on point We did visit Abipa. What makes this company unique is that it produces 3-D parts.¹ In the aerospace industry, it is much easier and safer to build moulds for parts, since only one part is required. We also went to Blainville to visit the test tracks, where the range of all vehicles, including autonomous vehicles, is tested.² That is not all, for there is also the development of drones and all sorts of autonomous vehicles, such as personal watercraft, quads and drones used to deliver medication.Partly on point They will have dual-use applications, in both the private and defence sectors.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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 · 61

5 of 5 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.

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 “when my colleagues came to the Lower Laurentians this summer, I did indeed take the opportunity to tell them about all the opportunities we enjoy,”The clause acknowledges the opportunity to discuss businesses but does not name any specific examples.
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 “but we did not have enough time to visit all the businesses.”The clause states that there was insufficient time to visit all relevant businesses and offers no examples.
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 “We also went to Blainville to visit the test tracks,”The clause mentions a location that conducts testing but does not name a specific business benefiting from investment.
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 “where the range of all vehicles, including autonomous vehicles, is tested.”The clause describes the nature of the testing facility visited rather than a specific business benefiting from the agency.
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 “That is not all, for there is also the development of drones and all sorts of autonomous vehicles, such as personal watercraft, quads and drones used to deliver medication.”The clause lists various technological developments and sectors without naming specific businesses.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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 · 2

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“produces 3-D parts”Abipa, a company in the Lower Laurentians region, produces 3-D parts.search
2“the range of all vehicles, including autonomous vehicles, is tested”Vehicle range testing, including for autonomous vehicles, is done at test tracks in Blainville, Quebec.search

Analysed on 2026-10-28