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Mark Carney

Liberal on The Economy 2026-05-05

39 words · 1 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the government has announced business support measures that will certainly have an uplifting effect over the long term, but will not save jobs, maintain the employment relationship or retain expertise within companies, especially companies at greatest risk. I want to understand why the Prime Minister did not adopt the proposal initially created by his party a few years ago: the wage subsidy program for at-risk businesses.”

Statement grade

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

Thanks 21%Claims 79%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsI would like to thank the member opposite, ThanksClaims · 31 wordsand thank the Minister of Industry, who has provided new programs of $1 billion and $500 million to support workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries across Canada.¹Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

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 would like to thank the member opposite,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

1 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.

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 thank the Minister of Industry, who has provided new programs of $1 billion and $500 million to support workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries across Canada.”Cites other support programs for steel, aluminum and copper industries, not the wage subsidy question asked.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“new programs of $1 billion and $500 million to support workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries”The government announced new programs of $1 billion and $500 million to support workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum and copper industries across Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20