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Dominic LeBlanc

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-01

80 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canada is the only G7 country that is in a recession. However, just a few days ago, the Prime Minister was bragging that Canada is the second-strongest economy in the G7. It is clear that he misled Canadians. Meanwhile, 112,300 jobs have been lost since the beginning of the year. Canada now has the second-highest unemployment rate in the G7. Other countries are facing the same tariffs and the same international crises. Why is the Prime Minister the only G7 leader to have led his country into a Liberal recession?”

Statement grade

B–

71 / 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 90%Positioning 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 72 wordsas my colleagues clearly explained, our government is working to protect the industries and workers who are facing unjustified tariffs from the United States.¹Vague promise We are, of course, doing this with our partners in the provinces and territories. In last year’s election, Canadians gave us a mandate to build a more resilient economy and to pursue major projects for Canada’s economic future.² That is exactly what we are doing across the country.Partly on point Positioning · 8 wordsCanadians are proud of the Prime Minister’s work.PositioningOff 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 · 87

1 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Canadians are proud of the Prime Minister’s work.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 41

5 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 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 “as my colleagues clearly explained, our government is working to protect the industries and workers who are facing unjustified tariffs from the United States.”About the government’s tariff protection work, not why the country is in recession.
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, of course, doing this with our partners in the provinces and territories.”About working with provinces and territories on tariffs, not the recession 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 “In last year’s election, Canadians gave us a mandate to build a more resilient economy and to pursue major projects for Canada’s economic future.”About the election mandate and building a resilient economy, offering the government’s own approach rather than addressing the recession 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 “That is exactly what we are doing across the country.”A general restatement of the government’s actions, not an answer to why the recession occurred.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Canadians are proud of the Prime Minister’s work.”Praise of the Prime Minister, not an answer to the question asked.

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 · 64

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “our government is working to protect the industries and workers”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the industries and workers will be protected.

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“unjustified tariffs from the United States”The United States has imposed tariffs on Canadian industries.search
2“In last year’s election, Canadians gave us a mandate to build a more resilient economy and to pursue major projects for Canada’s economic future”In the 2025 Canadian federal election, the Liberals won and campaigned on building a more resilient economy and pursuing major projects.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20