Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Air Transportation 2026-04-30

69 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Alexandre Boulerice (Independent)

“Mr. Speaker, the tragic accident at LaGuardia airport that cost the lives of two pilots reminds us that emergencies can break out on airport runways. What is less well known is that our airports’ firefighting capabilities in the event of a fire on board an airplane do not meet the international standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, or ICAO. For example, airport firefighters do not have a duty to rescue passengers and, given that there is usually one firefighter per truck, they do not have the ability to do so either. Will the Liberals respect Motion No. 96, which was adopted by the House, as well as the ICAO’s international standards, to ensure the safety of passengers in the event of an accident?”

Statement grade

C–

57 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 75%Promise 25%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 52 wordsI can assure the House and all Canadians that our aviation safety system is among the best in the world. We are certainly working with all of our international partners, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, ²Vague promisewhich is located in Montreal, to fine-tune the standards and continue to aim for the best.¹Vague promise Promise · 17 wordsWe will certainly continue to work with stakeholders, using the best science available, to keep everyone safe.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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 · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 27

3 of 3 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 “working with all of our international partners”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond ongoing collaboration.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “continue to aim for the best”This is a commitment with no actor’s measure or test of what ‘the best’ requires.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “continue to work with stakeholders”A promise to keep working, with no date, measure or success condition named.

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“which is located in Montreal”The International Civil Aviation Organization is located in Montreal.search
2“working with all of our international partners, including the International Civil Aviation Organization”The Government is working with all of its international partners, including the International Civil Aviation Organization, regarding aviation safety standards.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20