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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Government Priorities 2026-06-15

79 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister talks a good game. After Davos, where he called for middle powers to stand together, on Saturday he said at the G7 that the strands of a new world order could be woven together. The problem is that it is all talk. In real life, the Prime Minister is breaking with Europe by scrapping the digital services tax. He is distancing himself from the European Union by scrapping the levies on online broadcasters. He is leaving the climate fight to the Europeans so his government can build pipelines to benefit the Americans who own the oil companies. Why is he spending his time abandoning the middle powers just to please Donald Trump?”

Statement grade

30 / 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 86%The question 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 68 wordsEurope has something else that is trendy: high-speed rail. It has been adopted by just about every country in Europe, ¹and now by the Kingdom of Morocco as well.² Canada wants to develop this technology.Vague promise It is an environmentally responsible solution, a transportation revolution and a piece of infrastructure capable of moving millions of Quebeckers and Canadians every year and making a difference in how we get around. The question · 11 wordsWhy has the Bloc Québécois changed its mind on high-speed rail?Off 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 · 100

0 of 8 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 · 0

7 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Europe has something else that is trendy:”Introduces high-speed rail, a subject the question did not raise.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “high-speed rail.”About high-speed rail in Europe, not the question’s subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It has been adopted by just about every country in Europe,”About European adoption of high-speed rail, not the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and now by the Kingdom of Morocco as well.”About Morocco adopting high-speed rail, not the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Canada wants to develop this technology.”About Canada’s plans for high-speed rail, not the middle-powers question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “It is an environmentally responsible solution, a transportation revolution and a piece of infrastructure capable of moving millions of Quebeckers and Canadians every year and making a difference in how we get around.”Praises high-speed rail’s benefits, not what the question asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Why has the Bloc Québécois changed its mind on high-speed rail?”A counter-question about the Bloc’s position on high-speed rail, not an answer to what was asked.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 90

1 of 8 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 “Canada wants to develop this technology”The government’s intent is stated with no actor, date, measure or success condition.

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“It has been adopted by just about every country in Europe”High-speed rail has been adopted by just about every country in Europe.search
2“now by the Kingdom of Morocco as well”The Kingdom of Morocco has adopted high-speed rail.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20