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Mark Carney

Liberal on International Trade 2026-04-29

38 words · 3 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, in the past few days, the Prime Minister again claimed that 85% of Canadian exports to the United States are protected by CUSMA and that the tariffs applied to Canada and Quebec are the lowest the United States is imposing. It seems that, as of April 6, these are now the highest tariffs the U.S. is imposing on any country in the world, but yesterday’s economic statement contained no measures. Will the Prime Minister sharpen his pencil and make some changes to help businesses?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Thanks 26%Claims 50%Promise 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI thank my colleague for his interest in this situation.Thanks Claims · 19 wordsThe government is currently developing measures to assist workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum, copper and derivative industries.¹ Promise · 9 wordsWe will announce those measures in the coming days.

At a glance

Lost points for

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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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank my colleague for his interest in this situation.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 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 · 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“developing measures to assist workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum, copper and derivative industries”The Canadian government is developing measures to assist workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum, copper and derivative industries.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20