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Eric St-Pierre

Liberal on The Budget 2026-11-06

69 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Gord Johns (NDP)

“Mr. Speaker, I am really glad that my colleague talked about transportation. We saw, in the budget, $1.2 billion for Marine Atlantic, for Atlantic Canadian ferry infrastructure, which is critical, as I know, from coastal communities. It is our marine highway and we support that. When it comes to Vancouver Island and coastal communities, BC Ferries got nothing. In fact, we got a loan. We got an interest-bearing loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank instead. This inequity is not nation-building. In fact, we get $6 per capita for operating costs. Atlantic Canadians get $125. When is the government going to stand up and invest in Vancouver Islanders and stop abandoning us? They elected two Liberal members. They have not done anything for us. They have abandoned Vancouver Islanders.”

Statement grade

C+

Average 68 / 100

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

Thanks 26%Claims 74%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 18 wordsthe member opposite is a colleague and a great friend. I respect his advocacy for his riding enormously.Thanks Claims · 51 wordsI would like to highlight that in the budget there was over $280 million allocated for marine conservation.¹ I am certain that the member will be very excited about our objective of increasing marine conservation from 15.5% up to 30%, ²Unearned certaintywhich would benefit all Canadians, including the folks from Vancouver Island.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

2 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 “the member opposite is a colleague and a great friend.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I respect his advocacy for his riding enormously.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 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.

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 like to highlight that in the budget there was over $280 million allocated for marine conservation.”Points to marine conservation funding, not the ferry investment for Vancouver Island that was 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 “I am certain that the member will be very excited about our objective of increasing marine conservation from 15.5% up to 30%,”Speaks to marine conservation targets, not the ferry funding disparity raised.
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 “which would benefit all Canadians, including the folks from Vancouver Island.”Ties the conservation target to Vancouver Island residents but does not address the ferry investment asked about.

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 · 54

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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “I am certain”Certainty is asserted about how another member will feel, with no source offered.

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“over $280 million allocated for marine conservation”The budget allocated over $280 million for marine conservation.search
2“objective of increasing marine conservation from 15.5% up to 30%”The stated objective is to increase marine conservation from 15.5% to 30%.search

Analysed on 2026-11-07