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Heather McPherson

NDP on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-04-24

86 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

A+

Average 100 / 100

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Claims 50%The question 50%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 43 wordssteelworkers were in Ottawa this week reminding the government that steel is the backbone of our economy and our economic sovereignty.¹ The Prime Minister has said that Canada will use Canadian materials in Canadian projects, ²but Canada does not yet have that capacity. The question · 43 wordsWill the government take advantage of this incredible opportunity to build Canadian capacity, to grow our industry and to invest in workers? Will the government work with the United Steelworkers to develop and implement the comprehensive steel industrial strategy they are calling for?

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“steelworkers were in Ottawa this week”Steelworkers were in Ottawa during the week of April 24, 2026.search
2“The Prime Minister has said that Canada will use Canadian materials in Canadian projects”The Prime Minister has said that Canada will use Canadian materials in Canadian projects.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15