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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on Industry 2026-06-01

98 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Ste-Marie (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals announced on Thursday that they were eliminating the Canadian consumer protection initiative. That is a fund that supported research into things like the cost of living and competition. It would have gotten $7 million between 2025 and 2027. That is peanuts to a government that is handing out tens of billions of dollars to oil companies. However, losing that funding reduces our organizations’ ability to work. When it comes to consumer protection, why is the minister standing up for big business instead of Canadians?”

Statement grade

C–

58 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Promise 86%Reasoning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 12 wordswe are going to present a new vision for competition in Canada.Vague promise Reasoning · 14 wordsOf course we believe in the importance of civil society for improving consumer protection.Partly on point Promise · 72 wordsWe are going to work with the organizations to ensure that they have access to funding, Vague promisebecause their work is extremely important. At the same time, we are going to work with the provinces and territories because we know that they are largely responsible for everything to do with consumer protection.Partly on pointVague promise In short, we will find a solution to this problem.Vague promise I look forward to working on this issue with my colleague.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 8 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 · 54

4 of 8 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 “we are going to present a new vision for competition in Canada.”About a future competition vision, not the fund cut or the choice 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 “Of course we believe in the importance of civil society for improving consumer protection.”States a belief in civil society’s role but does not address the cut or 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 “At the same time, we are going to work with the provinces and territories because we know that they are largely responsible for everything to do with consumer protection.”About provinces’ role in consumer protection, not the fund or the choice asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I look forward to working on this issue with my colleague.”A courtesy about future collaboration, addressing no part of the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 28

4 of 8 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 are going to present a new vision”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to work with the organizations”Promises action with no measure, date or funding figure to check against.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are going to work with the provinces and territories”A commitment with no actor beyond ‘we’, no date and no measure.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will find a solution”The classic undefined commitment with no measure or success condition.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20