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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

86 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Karim Bardeesy (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, my colleague has extensive experience in trade, particularly in Europe. We know that efforts to diversify exports are beginning to yield results. Exports to Europe increased by 31% in 2025. In my colleague’s experience, particularly with Portugal and other countries he knows well, what role does diversification play in the steel, aluminum, and copper sectors?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Relevance

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Claims 100%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 86 wordsour exports to Europe are starting to grow quite rapidly. We have natural resources that Europeans need, but we are now also beginning to see the benefits of the free trade agreement with the European Union. That agreement was negotiated several years ago, ¹and it took us some time because the various governments, both here and there, did not seem particularly interested in developing this free trade agreement. However, it is beginning to bear fruit. The future for Canadian manufactured goods in Europe is very promising.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 7 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 · 46

7 of 7 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.

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 “our exports to Europe are starting to grow quite rapidly.”Growth of exports to Europe generally, not the steel, aluminum and copper sectors asked about.
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 natural resources that Europeans need,”Speaks of natural resources Europeans need generally, without addressing the role of diversification in the sectors named.
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 “but we are now also beginning to see the benefits of the free trade agreement with the European Union.”About benefits of the EU trade agreement generally, not the sectors the question named.
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 “That agreement was negotiated several years ago,”About when the EU agreement was negotiated, not the role of diversification in the sectors asked about.
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 it took us some time because the various governments, both here and there, did not seem particularly interested in developing this free trade agreement.”About past governments’ lack of interest in the EU agreement, not the sectors named.
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 “However, it is beginning to bear fruit.”Says the EU agreement is bearing fruit generally, without addressing the steel, aluminum and copper sectors.
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 “The future for Canadian manufactured goods in Europe is very promising.”About Canadian manufactured goods in Europe broadly, not the sectors the question named.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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“That agreement was negotiated several years ago”The free trade agreement between Canada and the European Union (CETA) was negotiated several years before May 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20