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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on The Economy 2026-04-27

48 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, not only is the Prime Minister not getting any relief from the Trump administration with the tariff crisis, but, with tomorrow marking a year since he took office, the situation is worse now than it was at the outset. The way the new U.S. tariffs are calculated is a direct attack on our economy. By taxing all products containing steel or aluminum based on their full value, Washington is disproportionately targeting Quebec and our SMEs. Our workers and businesses do not have time to wait for a saviour. When will a wage subsidy be introduced to prevent layoffs?”

Statement grade

Average 76 / 100

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

Claims 62%Promise 38%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 30 wordsmy colleague is correct. We completely disagree with the White House’s new interpretation of tariffs. We have held numerous discussions with the manufacturing sector in Quebec and across the country.¹ Promise · 18 wordsThat is precisely why we will be there to support our business leaders and workers across the country.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 47

4 of 5 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 question asked.

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 “my colleague is correct.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We completely disagree with the White House’s new interpretation of tariffs.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “We have held numerous discussions with the manufacturing sector in Quebec and across the country.”About consultations with the manufacturing sector, not when or whether a wage subsidy will come.
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 “That is precisely why we will be there to support our business leaders and workers across the country.”Offers general support for businesses and workers without addressing the wage subsidy asked for.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 59

1 of 5 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will be there to support our business leaders and workers”A commitment to support with no measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 1

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“We have held numerous discussions with the manufacturing sector in Quebec and across the country”The government has held numerous discussions with the manufacturing sector in Quebec and across Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20