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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-10-05

59 words · 2 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Ned Kuruc (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals have talked about holding the company accountable, but I am going to do my job and hold the government accountable. The Prime Minister’s duty is to keep Canada in a competitive business climate, but he has failed. I have stood in the House multiple times to warn the Prime Minister this was coming. The out-of-touch Liberals need to understand we cannot build without protecting the people who actually build Canada. With the Prime Minister, it is all talk and no results. Again, how many more families must lose their livelihood before the Prime Minister protects Canadian—”

Statement grade

C+

69 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Promise 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Promise · 59 wordswe have been there for steelworkers and will continue to be, Vague promiseand we will work together, along with the member, Vague promisebecause we believe in Stelco and its workers.Partly on point That being said, at the same time, Cleveland-Cliffs and Stelco have obligations under the Investment Canada Act, ¹and we will make sure that we use the full force of the law.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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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 · 83

2 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 “and we will work together, along with the member,”Offers to work with the member rather than addressing protection of the jobs 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 “because we believe in Stelco and its workers.”Expresses support for Stelco and its workers without addressing when or how jobs will be protected.

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 · 39

3 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 have been there for steelworkers and will continue to be”It commits to ongoing support without naming any measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will work together”A commitment to collaboration with no actor’s specific action, date or measure attached.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will make sure that we use the full force of the law”It promises enforcement with no specific step, timing or measure named.

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“Cleveland-Cliffs and Stelco have obligations under the Investment Canada Act”Cleveland-Cliffs and Stelco have obligations under the Investment Canada Act.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19