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Jean-Yves Duclos

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

140 words · 9 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Jim Bélanger (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, government spending is driving up the cost of living, and the national debt continues to rise. That debt will cost families an extra $6,000 in interest alone. How serious should the government be about tackling that debt?”

Statement grade

47 / 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.

Reasoning 19%Thanks 17%Claims 26%The question 37%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 27 wordsI believe, as he suggests, that we do need to ensure sound management of public finances. I also believe that we need to take care of people.Partly on point Thanks · 24 wordsI know the member across the way is relatively new here, so I would like to welcome him to the House, if somewhat belatedly.Thanks Claims · 26 wordsHe may have heard his leader describe the support provided by breakfast clubs in his own riding as “bureaucratic” or suggest that feeding children is bureaucracy.¹ The question · 11 wordsI would like to know whether the member agrees with him. Claims · 11 wordsHis leader also said that investing in child care is wasteful.² The question · 41 wordsWhy is it wasteful? I have never understood why, but I would like to know. I would also like to know whether the member agrees with his leader’s position that investing in affordable, high-quality child care is a waste of money.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 77

3 of 11 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 know the member across the way is relatively new here,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “so I would like to welcome him to the House,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “if somewhat belatedly.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 17

8 of 11 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 also believe that we need to take care of people.”About caring for people generally, not about the seriousness of tackling the debt.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He may have heard his leader describe the support provided by breakfast clubs in his own riding as “bureaucratic” or suggest that feeding children is bureaucracy.”About the Conservative leader’s remarks on breakfast clubs, not the debt.
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 would like to know whether the member agrees with him.”Puts a question to the member about his leader’s remark, not the debt.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “His leader also said that investing in child care is wasteful.”About the Conservative leader’s view on child care, not the debt.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Why is it wasteful?”Asks why child care is called wasteful, not about the debt.
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 have never understood why,”A personal remark about not understanding, not about the debt.
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 I would like to know.”Says the member would like to know, on the child care remark, not the debt.
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 would also like to know whether the member agrees with his leader’s position that investing in affordable, high-quality child care is a waste of money.”Asks whether the member agrees with his leader on child care, not the debt.

Reasoning · no score

No score: nothing is concluded. Excluded from the average.

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

Conclusions found · 0

None: nothing is concluded.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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“his leader describe the support provided by breakfast clubs in his own riding as “bureaucratic””The Conservative leader described the support provided by breakfast clubs in Jim Bélanger’s riding as ‘bureaucratic’.search
2“His leader also said that investing in child care is wasteful”The Conservative leader said that investing in child care is wasteful.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29