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Clifford Small

Conservative on International Trade 2026-04-23

86 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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Claims 79%The question 21%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 68 wordsthis Liberal Prime Minister bragged about his deal with China to remove tariffs from Canadian seafood.¹ There were 49 seafood products subjected to 25% Canadian tariffs, ²but this government secured exemption for only two species and only until the end of this year.³ Harvesters and plant workers who rely on Chinese markets for turbot, sea cucumber, whelk, capelin, geoduck, shrimp and surf clams are reeling from these tariffs. The question · 18 wordsWhen will these Liberals secure real, lasting relief from Chinese tariffs and stop failing the Canadian seafood industry?Vague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · no score

Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.

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.

Clarity · 74

1 of 1 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 “secure real, lasting relief”The demand names no measure, date, or success condition for what ‘real, lasting relief’ would be.

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“bragged about his deal with China to remove tariffs from Canadian seafood”The Prime Minister publicly promoted an agreement with China to remove tariffs on Canadian seafood.search
2“49 seafood products subjected to 25% Canadian tariffs”49 Canadian seafood products are subject to 25% Canadian tariffs.search
3“secured exemption for only two species and only until the end of this year”Canada secured an exemption from the tariffs for only two seafood species, lasting only until the end of 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-09-15