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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-09

87 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Pierre Paul-Hus (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, last week we met with businesses across Quebec. The picture is the same everywhere: The uncertainties surrounding CUSMA and the U.S. tariffs under section 232 are increasing the financial pressure on our manufacturers and hampering investment. Business owners tell us they are putting expansion plans on hold, delaying equipment purchases and hesitating to invest in their growth. That is the reality on the ground, while Canada is the only G7 country in recession. Does the Prime Minister understand that Quebeckers are the ones now paying the price for his inability to restore confidence in our economy?”

Statement grade

A–

88 / 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.

Claims 90%Promise 10%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 78 wordswe are working with the Government of Quebec to help companies in Quebec and across the country that are affected by tariffs.Vague promise That is why we recently announced $1.5 billion to support businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors that were affected by the White House’s new tariffs.¹ At the same time, my colleague responsible for natural resources has just announced more funding for the forest products industry.² We are in the midst of a ruthless tariff war, Promise · 9 wordsand we will protect our workers and our businesses.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.
Echo ×3“We are in the midst of a trade war.” Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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 · 58

2 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 are working with the Government of Quebec to help companies”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how the help will happen.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will protect our workers and our businesses”A commitment to protect with no actor beyond the speaker’s side, no measure and no way to check it.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We are in the midst of a trade war.”Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

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“$1.5 billion to support businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors”The Canadian government recently announced $1.5 billion to support businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors affected by new U.S. tariffs.search
2“my colleague responsible for natural resources has just announced more funding for the forest products industry”Canada’s natural resources minister recently announced additional funding for the forest products industry.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20