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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-23

73 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Dominique O'Rourke (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, our recent investment summit attracted investors from around the world who wanted to be part of Canada’s future. As our country attracts new investment across the entire economy, can the Minister of Transport tell the House about the measures our government is taking to create the right conditions to encourage investment and strengthen the Canadian economy, including in the transportation sector?”

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 21%Claims 52%Promise 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 15 wordsI would like to thank my colleague for her work to help build Canada strong.Thanks Claims · 38 wordsThe first-ever Canada investment summit is a testament to the extraordinary potential and opportunities we have to offer right here in Canada. We saw that confidence transmuted into concrete action, with nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments.¹ Promise · 20 wordsWe are going to build bigger, faster and more efficiently with the help of that member and the entire government.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 75

1 of 2 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 would like to thank my colleague for her work to help build Canada strong.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 61

1 of 2 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 build bigger, faster and more efficiently”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only a comparative slogan.

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“nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments”The first-ever Canada investment summit produced nearly $500 billion in new investment commitments.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20