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Dominic LeBlanc

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-01

76 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the minister is right: The Liberals received a mandate, but they are not fulfilling their mandate. The proof is that we are currently in a recession. Furthermore, the Prime Minister swore he was the only one capable of resolving the problem with Donald Trump. A year and a half later, absolutely nothing has been resolved. Meanwhile, 87,000 jobs were lost in Quebec during the first four months of 2026. Nearly half of those were lost in the construction and manufacturing sectors. The Conservatives are requesting an emergency debate because we want to know what the plan is. Instead of listening to all sorts of nonsense, can we have an emergency debate to find out what the government’s plan really is and see if we can help?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 69 / 100

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

Claims 91%Positioning 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 69 wordsevery parliamentarian can help the government and Canadians support industries and workers and come together to counter the tariffs imposed by the U.S. government. We are always looking for positive contributions from members of Parliament across the House of Commons and at the other place.Vague promise We are always happy to work with the member who asked this question, Vague promiseas well as with all of his colleagues in the opposition, Positioning · 7 wordsbecause we are here to support Canadians.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
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 · 88

1 of 9 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 “because we are here to support Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

5 of 9 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 “every parliamentarian can help the government and Canadians support industries and workers and come together to counter the tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.”About cooperation on tariffs and supporting workers, but it does not respond to the request for an emergency debate or a plan.
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 always looking for positive contributions from members of Parliament across the House of Commons and at the other place.”About welcoming members’ contributions, not the emergency debate request or the government’s plan.
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 always happy to work with the member who asked this question,”About willingness to work with the member, without addressing the debate request or the plan.
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 well as with all of his colleagues in the opposition,”About working with opposition colleagues generally, not the emergency debate or the plan asked for.
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 “because we are here to support Canadians.”A general statement of purpose about supporting Canadians, not a response to the request.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 42

3 of 9 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 always looking for positive contributions”An open-ended commitment with no actor beyond the speaker, no measure, and no success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are always happy to work”A commitment to work together with no action, date, or measure named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are here to support Canadians”A general commitment with no actor, measure, or way to check it.

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