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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Air Transportation 2026-09-21

65 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Sébastien Lemire (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, last week, the Liberal government announced that it intends to privatize Canada’s four major airports, including Montreal’s airport in Dorval. This airport plays a key role in Quebec’s economy, and in Montreal’s economy in particular. This is what is known as strategic infrastructure. Ottawa is prepared to hand over this airport to the private sector and even to foreign airports. Before making such an important decision for Quebec’s economy, did the federal government consult the Government of Quebec, or does it believe that it does not need to do so?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Reasoning 55%Claims 45%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 36 wordsinvesting in our regional routes across Canada, including in the regions of Quebec, is essential. Investing in our airport infrastructure across the country is essential. Investing in real and virtual connections for all Canadians is essential. Claims · 29 wordsThat is why we are moving forward with a model where we can have investments in our airports to allow the government to better serve Canadians through air transportation.Partly on pointVague promise

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 5 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 · 46

4 of 5 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 “investing in our regional routes across Canada, including in the regions of Quebec, is essential.”About regional routes and investments, not whether Quebec was consulted on privatizing the airports.
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 “Investing in our airport infrastructure across the country is essential.”About investing in airport infrastructure generally, not the consultation 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 “Investing in real and virtual connections for all Canadians is essential.”About real and virtual connections, a wider subject that touches the question only in passing.
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 “That is why we are moving forward with a model where we can have investments in our airports to allow the government to better serve Canadians through air transportation.”Describes the government’s investment model without addressing whether Quebec was consulted.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 51

1 of 5 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 “we are moving forward with a model where we can have investments in our airports”The commitment names no model, measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20