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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-05-29

105 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Tatiana Auguste (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, we know that a strong and autonomous steel and aluminum industry is key to Canada’s security and prosperity. However, our metal processing businesses in Quebec are facing unjustified tariffs imposed by our neighbours to the south. Our government recently announced $1.5 billion in regional tariff relief, which will help support manufacturers of metal products and invest in Canadian workers. Can the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry tell the House how our government is supporting manufacturers?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Thanks 13%Claims 72%Promise 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 14 wordsI thank my colleague, the fine member for Terrebonne, for that very good question.Thanks Claims · 76 wordsOur aluminum processing companies across Canada, and particularly in Quebec, are facing difficulties related to the tariffs imposed by the United States. Our aluminum processors are the backbone of the Quebec and Canadian economy, representing more than 30,000 jobs and more than $11 billion in sales.¹ That is why we have already allocated more than $20 million to Quebec aluminum processors as part of our regional tariff response initiative, with an overall budget of $500 million.² Promise · 15 wordsOur government is taking concrete action and we will always be there to help our—Vague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 82

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 thank my colleague, the fine member for Terrebonne, for that very good question.”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 · 79

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 “we will always be there to help”A standing commitment with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.

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“more than 30,000 jobs and more than $11 billion in sales”Canada’s aluminum processing sector represents more than 30,000 jobs and more than $11 billion in sales.search
2“more than $20 million to Quebec aluminum processors as part of our regional tariff response initiative, with an overall budget of $500 million”The government has allocated more than $20 million to Quebec aluminum processors under its regional tariff response initiative, which has an overall budget of $500 million.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20