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Jacques Gourde

Conservative on The Budget 2026-11-06

103 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kelly McCauley (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague for the great concern he shows for Quebeckers, as well as Canadians. I wonder if he could share some of his thoughts on this incredibly massive amount of added debt for Canadians. The budget shows over $60 billion, but the reality is the cash out the door for this year is going to be about $154 billion. About $90 billion of that money is actually hidden as capital. We will have an extra $154 billion just this year and almost three quarters of a trillion dollars added over the next five years. What does my colleague think it is going to do to his kids, his grandkids and future generations of Quebeckers and Canadians as they have to pay this back?”

Statement grade

62 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Thanks 11%Positioning 54%Claims 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 11 wordsI want to thank my colleague for his very thoughtful question.Thanks Positioning · 21 wordsI am worried too. I am worried about what life will be like for my children and especially for my grandchildren.Positioning Claims · 36 wordsThe budget’s projections extend as far as 2060.¹ In 2060, my grandchildren will be paying for today’s disastrous budget and its long-term consequences. Five years from now, we will already be paying $85 billion a year.² Positioning · 35 wordsWhat will it be 10 or 15 years from now? Will we be spending $100 billion or $125 billion on debt payments alone? Think of what this money could have done for our grandchildren’s future.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 32

6 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 “I want to thank my colleague for his very thoughtful question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am worried too.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am worried about what life will be like for my children and especially for my grandchildren.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What will it be 10 or 15 years from now?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Will we be spending $100 billion or $125 billion on debt payments alone?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Think of what this money could have done for our grandchildren’s future.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“The budget’s projections extend as far as 2060”The 2026 Canadian budget’s fiscal projections extend to 2060.search
2“Five years from now, we will already be paying $85 billion a year”The speaker says that five years from November 2026, Canada will be paying $85 billion a year (in debt payments).search

Analysed on 2026-11-07