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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-21

82 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Tanveer Shahnawaz (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is an honour to rise in the House on behalf of the people of Beaches—East York for the first time. They sent me here to help bring down costs for families, protect workers and businesses, and build a more prosperous Canada for all. Can the Minister of Industry please update the House on the work being done to attract new investment, diversify markets and build a stronger economy?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Claims 88%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 10 wordsI want to welcome my fantastic colleague to the House.Thanks Claims · 72 wordsIn this rapidly changing world, investors are looking for new markets and stable partners, and last week made it clear that Canada is that place. The investment summit attracted investors from almost 30 countries, ¹which manage more than $100 trillion in assets.² We were able to showcase to them how much Canada has to offer. The investment summit also unleashed nearly $500 billion of new investments into Canadian businesses, workers and infrastructure.³

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 84

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to welcome my fantastic colleague to the House.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 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.

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“The investment summit attracted investors from almost 30 countries”A Canadian investment summit held in mid-September 2026 attracted investors from almost 30 countries.search
2“which manage more than $100 trillion in assets”Investors at the mid-September 2026 Canadian investment summit managed more than $100 trillion in assets.search
3“unleashed nearly $500 billion of new investments into Canadian businesses, workers and infrastructure”The mid-September 2026 Canadian investment summit produced nearly $500 billion of new investments into Canadian businesses, workers and infrastructure.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20