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Jean-Yves Duclos

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

76 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Mario Beaulieu (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, there is indeed a significant deficit. We agree. At the same time, the government has forgone revenue by waiving the digital services tax for U.S. tech giants that threaten our culture and our media. They did that to appease Mr. Trump, but they gained absolutely nothing in the tariff war. What are my colleague’s thoughts on that?”

Statement grade

64 / 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.

Thanks 63%Claims 37%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 48 wordsI commend my colleague for his steadfast commitment to culture in Quebec and across Canada. He is absolutely right to underscore the importance of continued federal support for our artists, artisans and media organizations, including in my own constituency, Vague promisewhich has a very rich cultural and artistic scene.Thanks Claims · 28 wordsI would encourage him to take note of the record investments included in the 2025 budget and of the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our artists and artisans.¹Partly on pointNo reason given

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 34

3 of 6 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I commend my colleague for his steadfast commitment to culture in Quebec and across Canada.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “He is absolutely right to underscore the importance of continued federal support for our artists, artisans and media organizations, including in my own constituency,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “which has a very rich cultural and artistic scene.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 49

1 of 6 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 “I would encourage him to take note of the record investments included in the 2025 budget and of the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our artists and artisans.”About budget investments in arts funding, not the forgone revenue or the tariff war.

Reasoning · 53

1 of 6 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

A conclusion stated with no reason given for it.What the tags mean “I would encourage him to take note of the record investments included in the 2025 budget and of the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our artists and artisans.”The claim about record investments and ongoing commitment restates what the encouragement itself asserts, and the surrounding praise for the member and for cultural support offers no ground for it.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“I would encourage him to take note of the record investments included in the 2025 budget and of the government’s ongoing commitment to supporting our artists and artisans.”

BecauseNo reason given

No reason givenThe claim about record investments and ongoing commitment restates what the encouragement itself asserts, and the surrounding praise for the member and for cultural support offers no ground for it.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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

1 of 6 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 “the importance of continued federal support”It endorses an ongoing commitment to support with no measure, actor or condition named.

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“record investments included in the 2025 budget”The 2025 federal budget includes record investments in support of artists, artisans and media organizations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29