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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Health 2026-06-16

58 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Jason Groleau (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, last week, I mentioned that a company from back home, Garaga, had provided the government with overwhelming evidence that garage doors imported from China contained harmful toxic substances that are banned in Canada. Why, despite these warnings, has the Minister of Health not done anything about this yet?”

Statement grade

B–

73 / 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 41%Anecdote 10%Promise 48%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 7 wordsGaraga is an iconic brand in Canada. Anecdote · 6 wordsI have Garaga garage doors myself.¹Anecdote Promise · 15 wordsI will continue to support this Quebec-based company, just as I do all Quebec-based companies.Partly on pointVague promise Claims · 17 wordsIf Garaga has an issue it needs to raise with the government, then it should do so, Promise · 13 wordsand I can assure the hon. member that we will act very quickly.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 87

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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “I have Garaga garage doors myself.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 75

3 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 “Garaga is an iconic brand in Canada.”Praise of the company, not about the alleged toxic imports or why no action was taken.
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 “I have Garaga garage doors myself.”A personal aside about owning the doors, not about the toxic-substance question.
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 “I will continue to support this Quebec-based company, just as I do all Quebec-based companies.”About supporting Quebec companies generally, not about acting on the warnings raised.

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 · 43

2 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “I will continue to support this Quebec-based company”No measure or way of supporting is named, just the commitment itself.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will act very quickly”No action, measure or success condition is specified, only speed.

Claims · 1

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“I have Garaga garage doors myself.”Steven MacKinnon has Garaga garage doors at his own home.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20