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Jean-Yves Duclos

Liberal on Connected Care for Canadians Act 2026-11-05

109 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Kelly DeRidder (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague mentioned a piece on Canadian innovation. I would like his comments on how we are going to ensure through this legislation that we do not add red tape and barriers to smaller entrepreneurs, inadvertently creating a market where only the big players can play and smaller innovators cannot compete.”

Statement grade

Average 93 / 100

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

Thanks 5%Reasoning 46%Claims 50%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 5 wordsthat is an excellent question.Thanks Reasoning · 24 wordsData blocking is bad for at least two groups of partners we really need to support and invest in in our health care sector. Claims · 54 wordsFirst, it is bad for researchers who complain, including in Quebec, about data inaccessibility that prevents the development of new technology and connections across health care professionals. It is obviously very bad for patients.Partly on point Second, it is bad for small businesses that would like to develop software and technologies to compete with bigger businesses. Reasoning · 26 wordsIf there is no interoperability, the data controlled by bigger businesses cannot be accessed by smaller businesses, ¹which prevents smaller businesses from competing in this area.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 94

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that is an excellent question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

2 of 3 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 bill 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 “First, it is bad for researchers who complain, including in Quebec, about data inaccessibility that prevents the development of new technology and connections across health care professionals.”About researchers’ data access, not the small-business concern asked about.
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 “It is obviously very bad for patients.”About patients generally, not how the bill would affect small entrepreneurs.

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 · 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“the data controlled by bigger businesses cannot be accessed by smaller businesses”Without interoperability, the data controlled by bigger businesses cannot be accessed by smaller businesses.search

Analysed on 2026-11-06