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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on The Economy 2026-05-01

52 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Yves Perron (Bloc Québécois)

“Madam Speaker, we, the Bloc Québécois, are in favour of scrapping oil and gas subsidies. Our wage subsidy proposal to protect jobs during the tariff crisis involves taking action before layoffs occur, not after. This week, 300 jobs were lost at two furniture manufacturing plants. This follows on the heels of 300 layoffs at Paccar, in Sainte‑Thérèse. A lot of other companies are crying out for help, including Liard Industries in Joliette, Cyrell AMP in Beloeil, ADF in Terrebonne, Max Atlas in Saint‑Jean‑sur‑Richelieu, M.L. Pro‑tech in St-Boniface or Acier Hason in Lanoraie, and the list goes on. We are going to work with the government. Our hand is outstretched. However, does the government realize the urgency involved?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 88 / 100

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

Claims 63%Thanks 17%Promise 19%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 10 wordsyes, of course we realize the seriousness of the situation. Thanks · 9 wordsI also gladly accept my colleague’s offer to collaborate.Thanks Claims · 23 wordsNaturally, this situation results from the unjustified and unjustifiable U.S. tariffs, ¹but also from products manufactured in Asia and dumped on our markets.² Promise · 10 wordsInvestigations are in progress and announcements will follow very soon.³Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 80

1 of 2 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 also gladly accept my colleague’s offer to collaborate.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 74

1 of 2 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 “announcements will follow very soon”It commits to future action with no measure, date or success condition named.

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“this situation results from the unjustified and unjustifiable U.S. tariffs”The U.S. tariffs on Canadian furniture manufacturers are in force and are contributing to the job losses and bankruptcies in Quebec’s furniture industry in spring 2026.search
2“products manufactured in Asia and dumped on our markets”Products manufactured in Asia are being dumped on Canadian markets, contributing to the pressure on the furniture industry.search
3“Investigations are in progress”Trade-related investigations concerning the dumped Asian products were in progress as of May 1, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20