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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on The Economy 2026-04-27

95 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, jobs must be saved. It is time for Ottawa to recognize how serious the situation is with the new tariff calculation. South Shore Furniture announced this morning that it is closing. This means 126 jobs will be lost in Sainte‑Croix and Coaticook. Cyrell AMP in Beloeil has had to raise its prices by 50% because of the tariffs. In Joliette, the small business Liard Industries has to pay five times more in excessive tariffs than before. Everyone in every region is struggling, including ADF in Terrebonne and Max Atlas in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu. Will Ottawa announce a wage subsidy tomorrow to prevent layoffs?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Claims 74%Positioning 12%Promise 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 70 wordsI have been in touch with the president of ADF in Terrebonne.¹ I have been in touch with Max Atlas.² I have also been in touch with the CEO of BRP.³ As a result, we have a great deal of information about the reality facing businesses right now. We are well aware that the change in the tariff calculation is having a negative impact on our businesses and our workers. Positioning · 11 wordsWe have been there for Canadians since the tariff war began.PositioningVague promise Promise · 14 wordsWe will continue to be there, Vague promiseand we will be there tomorrow as well.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 · 84

1 of 12 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 “We have been there for Canadians since the tariff war began.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

8 of 12 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 “I have been in touch with the president of ADF in Terrebonne.”About contact with a affected business, not whether a wage subsidy will be announced.
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 “I have been in touch with Max Atlas.”About contact with an affected business, not whether a wage subsidy will be announced.
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 “I have also been in touch with the CEO of BRP.”About contact with another company, not whether a wage subsidy will be announced.
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 “As a result, we have a great deal of information about the reality facing businesses right now.”About the government’s information gathering, not a decision on a wage subsidy.
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 are well aware that the change in the tariff calculation is having a negative impact on our businesses and our workers.”Acknowledges the tariff impact raised but gives no answer on the wage subsidy.
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 been there for Canadians since the tariff war began.”General support for Canadians since the tariff war, not the subsidy asked for.
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 will continue to be there,”A general pledge of continued support, not a commitment to the wage subsidy.
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 “and we will be there tomorrow as well.”Says the government will be there tomorrow but not whether a wage subsidy will be announced.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 67

3 of 12 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 have been there for Canadians”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to be there”The pledge has no actor, action, measure or way to check it.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will be there tomorrow as well”The promise of future support names no concrete step or measure.

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“I have been in touch with the president of ADF in Terrebonne”Mélanie Joly has been in touch with the president of ADF in Terrebonne.search
2“I have been in touch with Max Atlas”Mélanie Joly has been in touch with Max Atlas of Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.search
3“I have also been in touch with the CEO of BRP.”Mélanie Joly has been in touch with the CEO of BRP.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20