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Mona Fortier

Liberal on Intergovernmental Relations 2026-10-29

63 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, for over 60 years, Quebec has conducted its own international relations in areas under its jurisdiction. It has been doing so for more than 60 years. However, it is clear that Canada does not respect Quebec’s prerogatives, as illustrated by Canada’s refusal to let Mr. St-Pierre Plamondon speak at the Canada-European Union summit. That is not even the worst of it. The federal government is no longer even aware of Quebec’s prerogatives. This strikes me as the ultimate proof that Canada does not understand our nation and cannot speak for us. Is that not true?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Claims 62%Promise 19%Positioning 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 39 wordsthe provinces and territories bring valuable expertise to Canada’s international relationships. The fact that Montreal is hosting the Canada-European Union summit reflects Quebec’s important role in strengthening this partnership. We have always worked closely with the provinces and territories, Vague promisePromise · 12 wordsand we will continue to do so to diversify our relationships abroad. Positioning · 12 wordsWe are focused on delivering real results for Canadians across the country.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

1 of 4 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 “We are focused on delivering real results for Canadians across the country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 88

1 of 4 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 question asked.

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 are focused on delivering real results for Canadians across the country.”A general line about delivering results for Canadians that does not answer the question about Quebec’s prerogatives.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 61

2 of 4 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 have always worked closely with the provinces and territories,”Commitment to continue with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “delivering real results”Commitment to results with no actor-specific measure or success condition.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-31