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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

71 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Xavier Barsalou-Duval (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, I commend my colleague on his speech. I would like to ask him a question, because he did not touch on something that I believe is important. In 2025-26, Canada collected $10 billion through retaliatory tariffs. However, the portion that was redistributed to businesses amounts to just $5.7 billion. That means that Canada has collected twice as much money as it has distributed to businesses through support measures. In these circumstances, how does my colleague explain the fact that the government is not listening to the industry more and that all the government has to offer is loans? How does he explain the fact that the economic update did not even mention the tariff crisis or the assistance needed for businesses that use steel?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 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%Promise 37%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 30 wordsthere is a wide range of support measures for the various industries. We are not just talking about loans. Many other measures have been put in place since last summer, ¹Promise · 6 wordsand we will continue that work.Vague promise Claims · 15 wordsWe are working on two parallel tracks. For now, we are working on emergency measures, Vague promisePromise · 20 wordsbut, in the medium term, we are also working on more structural measures to diversify markets and capture new ones.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 · 77

2 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 “we will continue that work”A commitment with no actor-specific measure, date, or success condition beyond continuing unspecified work.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are working on emergency measures”Present-tense action claimed without naming any actual measure, so nothing can be checked or held to account.

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“Many other measures have been put in place since last summer”The government has put in place many support measures other than loans for affected industries since the summer of 2025.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20