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Michael Chong

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

89 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Mario Beaulieu (Bloc Québécois). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Madam Speaker, I also think this government’s priorities are misplaced. For example, the entire budget for official languages support programs in Quebec, which was $120 million last year, is dedicated to strengthening English in Quebec, even though French is the language under threat. The government also says it has no money for the Translation Bureau, so it plans to make cuts and eliminate 340 positions through attrition at the Translation Bureau, which is essential to ensuring access to both official languages here in Parliament. What does my colleague think of that?”

Statement grade

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

Reasoning 44%Positioning 56%

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Madam Speaker, Reasoning · 39 wordsI think it is vital to defend the rights of francophones across Canada.Off point I think that starts with ensuring that our economy grows significantly to make it possible to subsidize programs for francophones and the French fact in Canada.Partly on point Positioning · 50 wordsThe problem with the government’s economic plan is that whenever a challenge arises, its response is more government spending rather than the kind of fundamental economic reforms that would create the conditions for stronger GDP growth and a more productive economy That is the fundamental problem with the government’s plan.Positioning

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What the tags mean

Signal · 40

1 of 3 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 “The problem with the government’s economic plan is that whenever a challenge arises, its response is more government spending rather than the kind of fundamental economic reforms that would create the conditions for stronger GDP growth and a more productive economy That is the fundamental problem with the government’s plan.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 66

2 of 3 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 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 “I think it is vital to defend the rights of francophones across Canada.”About defending francophone rights, a subject the motion does not touch.
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 think that starts with ensuring that our economy grows significantly to make it possible to subsidize programs for francophones and the French fact in Canada.”Ties economic growth to funding francophone programs, touching the motion’s spending subject only in passing.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-29