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Jim Bélanger

Conservative on International Trade 2026-04-24

57 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 77%The question 23%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 44 wordstariffs on softwood lumber have tripled to 45%.¹ Now hundreds of workers in Nairn Centre and Gogama are facing indefinite sawmill shutdowns, leaving families in real uncertainty.² Workers in my riding whose jobs rely on free trade with the U.S. need real action now. The question · 13 wordsWhen will the Liberals fight against these tariffs and fight for tariff-free trade?

At a glance

Nothing lost points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · no score

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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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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“tariffs on softwood lumber have tripled to 45%”United States tariffs on Canadian softwood lumber have tripled to 45%.search
2“hundreds of workers in Nairn Centre and Gogama are facing indefinite sawmill shutdowns”Hundreds of workers in Nairn Centre and Gogama, Ontario are facing indefinite sawmill shutdowns.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15