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Dominic LeBlanc

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-22

80 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Viviane Lapointe (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, in Sudbury, we know that our natural resources are the core of our economy. They support thousands of jobs and keep our local businesses alive. In order for these benefits to materialize, projects need to move forward efficiently. Could the Minister responsible for One Canadian Economy explain why it is so important to create a regulatory environment that makes it possible to carry out these projects, which are essential for communities like Sudbury and for Canada’s economic future?”

Statement grade

B+

Average 84 / 100

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

Thanks 11%Claims 74%Promise 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 9 wordsI thank our colleague from Sudbury for her question.Thanks Claims · 59 wordsYesterday, we introduced a bill to build Canada strong, the most ambitious reform in a generation, to strengthen and accelerate our capacity to get projects done right, strengthen our transportation networks and diversify our trade partners.¹ Our colleague from Sudbury knows full well that we have a well-trained workforce. Her region has the critical minerals that the world needs. Promise · 12 wordsWe are going to develop them responsibly and put Canadians to work.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 85

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I thank our colleague from Sudbury for her question.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 71

3 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 “Our colleague from Sudbury knows full well that we have a well-trained workforce.”About the region’s workforce, not the importance of the regulatory environment 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 “Her region has the critical minerals that the world needs.”About the critical minerals in the region, not the regulatory environment for carrying out projects.
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 “We are going to develop them responsibly and put Canadians to work.”About plans to develop minerals and create jobs, not the regulatory environment the question asked about.

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 · 79

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 going to develop them responsibly and put Canadians to work”The commitment names no measure, actor or date beyond the speaker’s side.

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“Yesterday, we introduced a bill”On 2026-09-21, the government introduced a bill described as building Canada strong, aimed at accelerating projects, strengthening transportation networks and diversifying trade partners.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20