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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-10-05

57 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Ellis Ross (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the reannouncement of LNG Canada phase two is old news, but we now know that steel being used for that project is from China. The Prime Minister promised Canadians he would buy Canadian and use Canadian-made steel for major projects. Instead, he is allowing companies to use foreign steel while Canadian steelworkers are facing layoffs. We have seen the government buy American, and now we are seeing it buy Chinese. When is it time to buy Canadian?”

Statement grade

B–

72 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 89%Positioning 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 51 wordsmaybe it is time for the Conservatives to get behind 6,000 new jobs in Canada for LNG Canada.¹ Maybe it is time for them to get behind 180,000 new jobs for the Pacific link pipeline.² Maybe it is time for them to get behind 2,000 new jobs for the Sunrise pipeline.³Partly on point Positioning · 6 wordsHow about getting on team Canada?PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “How about getting on team Canada?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 42

4 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 “maybe it is time for the Conservatives to get behind 6,000 new jobs in Canada for LNG Canada.”About job numbers at LNG Canada, not whether Canadian steel will be used.
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 “Maybe it is time for them to get behind 180,000 new jobs for the Pacific link pipeline.”About job figures for a different project, not the sourcing of steel 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 “Maybe it is time for them to get behind 2,000 new jobs for the Sunrise pipeline.”About another pipeline’s jobs, not the use of Canadian steel.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “How about getting on team Canada?”A call for the opposition to join team Canada, not about steel sourcing.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“6,000 new jobs in Canada for LNG Canada”LNG Canada phase two would create 6,000 new jobs in Canada.search
2“180,000 new jobs for the Pacific link pipeline”The Pacific link pipeline would create 180,000 new jobs.search
3“2,000 new jobs for the Sunrise pipeline”The Sunrise pipeline would create 2,000 new jobs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19