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Karina Gould

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

120 words · 10 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the member’s focus on supporting businesses in her community. She displayed a very admirable depth of knowledge of those businesses. Burlington, of course, is a region that is deeply connected to cross-border trade, where jobs and local growth depend heavily on the government being able to address these issues. She praised the government’s swift action. I am wondering if the member could name a single U.S. tariff on Canadian goods that has been lifted as a direct result of Liberal government action.”

Statement grade

75 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 62%Reasoning 38%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 74 wordsthis is not something that the Canadian government wants. I do not think any Canadian wants this. I think most people realize that this is a decision of the U.S. President.¹ We need to do what we can to support Canadian industries. That is exactly what the government is doing. It continues to be an evolving process. As I mentioned, 85% of exports from Canada to the United States are still covered under CUSMA.² Reasoning · 46 wordsWe need to protect that. We need to ensure that this continues. We need to do everything we can to ensure that the section 232 tariffs are removed across the board, so that we can protect the vital industries that are so important to our economy.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 11 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 · 45

11 of 11 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 “this is not something that the Canadian government wants.”About who wants the tariffs, not about any tariff having been lifted.
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 “I do not think any Canadian wants this.”A general statement about what Canadians want, not naming any lifted tariff.
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 “I think most people realize that this is a decision of the U.S. President.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 need to do what we can to support Canadian industries.”About the need to support industries, not whether any tariff was lifted.
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 is exactly what the government is doing.”About government support generally, not answering what tariff has been lifted.
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 “It continues to be an evolving process.”About the process evolving, not naming any lifted tariff.
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 “As I mentioned, 85% of exports from Canada to the United States are still covered under CUSMA.”About CUSMA export coverage, on the trade issue but not whether a tariff was lifted.
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 need to protect that.”About protecting CUSMA coverage, not answering the question.
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 need to ensure that this continues.”A restatement of protecting CUSMA coverage, not about tariffs being lifted.
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 need to do everything we can to ensure that the section 232 tariffs are removed across the board,”About wanting section 232 tariffs removed in future, not any tariff already lifted.
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 “so that we can protect the vital industries that are so important to our economy.”About the goal of protecting industries, not whether any tariff has been lifted.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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 · 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“this is a decision of the U.S. President”The new U.S. tariffs in force on April 6, 2026 were a decision of the U.S. President.search
2“85% of exports from Canada to the United States are still covered under CUSMA”85% of Canadian exports to the United States remain covered under CUSMA.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20