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Tim Louis

Liberal on Internal Trade 2026-09-25

104 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Dan Albas (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, there has hardly been a more challenging time for Canada’s small wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. My bill, Bill C-262, would allow Canada Post and other carriers to ship their products directly to Canadians across provincial borders. When I tabled my bill this past March, the minister responsible said he supported the goal of removing these barriers. With President Trump’s ban on Canadian alcohol imports taking effect next week, our small producers need action. When will the Liberals get off the sidelines, adopt my bill and let our producers sell their made-in-Canada products directly to Canadians?”

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.

Claims 20%Positioning 35%Promise 45%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 13 wordsmy colleague and I have had meetings about this. We have worked together. Positioning · 23 wordsWhen people on the other side of the aisle work together, it works okay. When people work with provinces and territories, it works.PositioningPartly on point Promise · 28 wordsNext week, we are going to be sitting down with the provinces and territories, working chapter by chapter to get rid of interprovincial tariffs, including for direct-to-consumer alcohol.¹ Claims · 8 wordsAll the federal barriers are gone for interprovincial.² Positioning · 13 wordsNow it is time for the provinces and territories to do their part.Positioning Promise · 19 wordsI am willing to work with our colleagues and work with the provinces and territories to make that happen.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 58

3 of 10 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “When people on the other side of the aisle work together, it works okay.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “When people work with provinces and territories, it works.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Now it is time for the provinces and territories to do their part.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 60

6 of 10 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 “my colleague and I have had meetings about this.”About meetings with the member, not about acting on his bill or removing the barriers.
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 have worked together.”About collaboration with the member, not about the bill or 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 “When people on the other side of the aisle work together, it works okay.”A general remark about working together, not about the bill or the barriers.
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 “When people work with provinces and territories, it works.”A general point about working with provinces, not a specific answer on the bill.
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 “Now it is time for the provinces and territories to do their part.”Places the remaining work on provinces and territories without addressing adopting the bill or a federal timeline.
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 “I am willing to work with our colleagues and work with the provinces and territories to make that happen.”A general offer to work together, not a specific answer on the bill or the date sought.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 76

1 of 10 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 “I am willing to work with our colleagues and work with the provinces and territories”A commitment to collaborate that names no measure, date or success condition.

Claims · 2

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“Next week, we are going to be sitting down with the provinces and territories, working chapter by chapter to get rid of interprovincial tariffs, including for direct-to-consumer alcohol.”In early October 2026 the federal government was scheduled to meet with provinces and territories to work chapter by chapter on removing interprovincial tariffs, including for direct-to-consumer alcohol.search
2“All the federal barriers are gone for interprovincial.”All federal barriers to interprovincial trade in alcohol have been removed.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20