Analysis · Question Period question · beta

Mel Arnold

Conservative on International Trade 2026-04-24

90 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 86 / 100

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

The question 24%Claims 52%Positioning 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, The question · 11 wordsis the Prime Minister waving the white flag on U.S. tariffs? Claims · 47 wordsHe sits by and does nothing while U.S. tariffs on steel have doubled, ¹and they have tripled on lumber.² He has failed in negotiating the reduction of a single tariff.³ Sawmills and the B.C. towns that they support are reeling from his failure to negotiate a deal. Positioning · 21 wordsSpeeches, illusions, excuses and failures are not going to cut it for the millions of families’ livelihoods that are at stake.Positioning The question · 11 wordsWhen will the Prime Minister start delivering results instead of excuses?

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 71

1 of 1 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 “Speeches, illusions, excuses and failures are not going to cut it for the millions of families’ livelihoods that are at stake.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

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

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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

0 of 1 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 · 3

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“U.S. tariffs on steel have doubled”U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel have doubled.search
2“they have tripled on lumber”U.S. tariffs on Canadian lumber have tripled.search
3“failed in negotiating the reduction of a single tariff”The Canadian government has not negotiated the reduction of any single U.S. tariff.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15