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Mona Fortier

Liberal on International Trade 2026-06-11

46 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Michael Chong (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, perhaps somebody on that side over there can answer this question. For weeks, the Prime Minister and government ministers have insisted that strong measures are already in place to combat the importation of products using forced labour into Canada. If that is the case, why did the government give the House notice that it is going to introduce a bill entitled “An Act respecting the prohibition of the importation of goods produced by forced labour”?”

Statement grade

77 / 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 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 46 wordsCanada has some of the most rigorous forced labour laws in the world, ¹and we have been clear that we condemn forced labour everywhere it exists. Every good that enters the country is subject to rigorous import controls and screening.² For example, Canada’s new government is— Partly on pointSome hon. members: Oh, oh!

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Echo ×3“Canada has some of the most rigorous forced labour laws in the world.” Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said
Echo ×3“Every good that enters the country is subject to rigorous import controls and screening.” Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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 · 47

4 of 4 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 “Canada has some of the most rigorous forced labour laws in the world,”About the strength of existing forced labour laws, not why a new bill is being introduced.
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 “and we have been clear that we condemn forced labour everywhere it exists.”States the government’s condemnation of forced labour, not the reason for the bill.
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 good that enters the country is subject to rigorous import controls and screening.”About existing import controls, not the question of why further legislation was noticed.
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 “For example, Canada’s new government is—”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Echo · 2 repeated lines

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

“Canada has some of the most rigorous forced labour laws in the world.”Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said
“Every good that enters the country is subject to rigorous import controls and screening.”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“some of the most rigorous forced labour laws in the world”Canada’s forced labour laws rank among the most rigorous in the world.search
2“Every good that enters the country is subject to rigorous import controls and screening”All goods imported into Canada are subject to import controls and screening for forced labour.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20