Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

Mona Fortier

Liberal on Foreign Affairs 2026-06-12

85 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Alexandre Boulerice (Independent)

“Mr. Speaker, the genocide in Gaza has claimed 70,000 lives, including 20,000 children. The humanitarian situation remains dire, with infrastructure in ruins. In the meantime, life for Palestinians in East Jerusalem and the West Bank is appalling. Illegal settlements are multiplying. Palestinian villages, homes and farms are being destroyed on a regular basis. According to the UN, there are an average of six attacks per day against Palestinians in the West Bank. I repeat: six per day. When are the Liberals going to take action and suspend our trade relations with the Netanyahu regime?”

Statement grade

75 / 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 76%Positioning 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 65 wordstoday, I want to share the fact that Canada is taking concrete steps to support a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians. We have joined forces with Australia and the United Kingdom to establish a new International Peace Fund.¹ Canada will contribute $2 million over three years alongside its partners, ²and the funding will be provided to recognized and trusted civil society organizations.³ Positioning · 20 wordsThis initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to a two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

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

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 71

1 of 6 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 “This initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to a two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

5 of 6 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 “today, I want to share the fact that Canada is taking concrete steps to support a just and lasting peace between Israelis and Palestinians.”States Canada’s peace efforts on the Israel-Palestine issue but does not address the suspension of trade relations 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 “We have joined forces with Australia and the United Kingdom to establish a new International Peace Fund.”Describes a peace fund with other countries, not the trade action the question 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 “Canada will contribute $2 million over three years alongside its partners,”Gives a funding amount for the peace fund, not an answer on suspending trade relations.
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 the funding will be provided to recognized and trusted civil society organizations.”Explains where the funding will go, without addressing the question’s demand.
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 “This initiative demonstrates our firm commitment to a two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side.”Speaks to support for a two-state solution but not to the trade suspension asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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.

Claims · 3

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“joined forces with Australia and the United Kingdom to establish a new International Peace Fund”Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom have established a new International Peace Fund.search
2“Canada will contribute $2 million over three years”Canada will contribute $2 million over three years to the International Peace Fund with Australia and the United Kingdom.search
3“funding will be provided to recognized and trusted civil society organizations”The Canadian funding for the International Peace Fund will go to civil society organizations.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20