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Jean-Yves Duclos

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

185 words · 8 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Marianne Dandurand (Liberal). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, I listened carefully to the speech by my colleague from Québec Centre, who is always very eloquent. I really appreciate what he said about businesses. I know my colleague works very hard for families. I would even go so far as to say that he was one of the architects of the Canadian dental care plan. He always talks about it with so much pride. I think we should be the ones thanking him on behalf of families. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to him on behalf of the families in my riding for putting this exceptional program in place. I wonder if he could talk a little more about the importance of the Canadian dental care plan for families like the ones in Compton—Stanstead and Québec Centre.”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 11%Claims 74%Promise 15%

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

Thanks · 21 wordsI thank my colleague, whose generosity, kindness and insight are always on full display, for raising the Canadian dental care plan.Thanks Claims · 136 wordsThe reason it is not talked about that much is that it is doing so well. Contrary to the expectations of some members on the other side of the House, roughly 98% of dentists are now participating in the plan.¹ When we meet with dentists, as my colleague does all the time, they tell us that they see the importance of oral health every day for the thousands of people who would not otherwise come to see them. These people could suffer from infections or other oral health problems that could spread throughout their body and send them to the emergency room or a family doctor who could do nothing for them. Thousands of people, not just seniors, but also young people, do not have access to dental insurance and cannot afford oral health care either. Promise · 28 wordsThey are people we must continue to support.Vague promise We must also continue our efforts to reach them and ensure they are aware of the assistance available to them.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague, whose generosity, kindness and insight are always on full display, for raising the Canadian dental care plan.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

9 of 12 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 “The reason it is not talked about that much is that it is doing so well.”About the dental care plan’s success, not the motion on deficit spending, debt interest or taxes.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Contrary to the expectations of some members on the other side of the House, roughly 98% of dentists are now participating in the plan.”About dentist participation in the dental care plan, a subject the motion does not touch.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “When we meet with dentists,”An aside about meeting dentists, tied to the dental care plan rather than the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “as my colleague does all the time, they tell us that they see the importance of oral health every day for the thousands of people who would not otherwise come to see them.”About dentists’ views on the dental care plan, not the motion’s fiscal subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “These people could suffer from infections or other oral health problems that could spread throughout their body and send them to the emergency room or a family doctor who could do nothing for them.”About health consequences of untreated oral problems, not the motion’s deficit or debt subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Thousands of people, not just seniors,”About people lacking dental coverage, not the motion on spending, debt interest or taxes.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but also young people, do not have access to dental insurance and cannot afford oral health care either.”About lack of dental insurance and affordability of care, a subject the motion does not address.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They are people we must continue to support.”About supporting people without dental care, not the motion’s fiscal questions.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We must also continue our efforts to reach them and ensure they are aware of the assistance available to them.”About outreach on dental assistance, not the motion on deficit spending, debt interest or taxes.

Reasoning · 93

0 of 12 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.

Nothing lost points.

Conclusions found · 2

Conclusion“They are people we must continue to support.”

Because“These people could suffer from infections or other oral health problems that could spread throughout their body and send them to the emergency room or a family doctor who could do nothing for them.”

“but also young people, do not have access to dental insurance and cannot afford oral health care either.”

Reason given
Conclusion“We must also continue our efforts to reach them and ensure they are aware of the assistance available to them.”

Because“These people could suffer from infections or other oral health problems that could spread throughout their body and send them to the emergency room or a family doctor who could do nothing for them.”

“but also young people, do not have access to dental insurance and cannot afford oral health care either.”

Reason given

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 · 76

2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we must continue to support”The commitment to support these people names no measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “continue our efforts to reach them”Continuing efforts to raise awareness names no actor, measure or endpoint.

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“roughly 98% of dentists are now participating in the plan”Roughly 98% of dentists are now participating in the Canadian dental care plan.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29