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Mélanie Joly

Liberal on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-10-05

96 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Jason Groleau (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, businesses in the Beauce region have nothing to learn from Liberal ministers. The only thing more costly than a tariff is a Liberal minister who thinks they know more about business than entrepreneurs do. That is what is really costly. While they do nothing more than talk, operating costs are skyrocketing. Take Structure SBL, for example, which is facing an additional $4 million in costs. Camnor is facing an additional $1.5 million in costs per month. Conservatives want to help companies save money. Why are the Liberals doing the opposite?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 68 / 100

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

Positioning 31%Claims 27%The ask 18%Promise 24%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 22 wordswhile my colleague is busy playing politics and grandstanding, I am looking forward to working with him and getting down to business.PositioningOff point Claims · 16 wordsThe reality is that there are people right now who are being affected by the tariffs.Unearned certainty The ask · 17 wordsFirst of all, it would be tremendously helpful if my colleague would speak out against the tariffs, Claims · 10 wordsbecause the tariffs are being imposed by the U.S. government.¹ Positioning · 8 wordsUnfortunately, he seems to be overlooking that fact.PositioningPartly on point Promise · 23 wordsSecond, we are going to work on projects in his riding, Vague promisebecause, of course, we will be there for the people of Beauce.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 62

2 of 9 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 “while my colleague is busy playing politics and grandstanding, I am looking forward to working with him and getting down to business.”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 “Unfortunately, he seems to be overlooking that fact.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

5 of 9 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “while my colleague is busy playing politics and grandstanding, I am looking forward to working with him and getting down to business.”An attack on the questioner for playing politics, not an answer to why the Liberals’ actions work against companies.
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 “The reality is that there are people right now who are being affected by the tariffs.”States that tariffs are affecting people, but does not answer why the Liberals’ actions run counter to helping companies.
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 “First of all, it would be tremendously helpful if my colleague would speak out against the tariffs,”Asks the member to oppose tariffs rather than explaining the Liberals’ own actions on the problem raised.
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 the tariffs are being imposed by the U.S. government.”Points out the tariffs come from the U.S. government, which does not answer what was asked of the government.
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 “Unfortunately, he seems to be overlooking that fact.”Comments that the member overlooks the U.S. role, not the government’s own conduct that was asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 65

2 of 9 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “The reality is”The phrase asserts certainty in place of any source.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are going to work on projects”No specific project, date, or measure is named for the commitment.

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“the tariffs are being imposed by the U.S. government”The U.S. government is imposing the tariffs affecting Canada’s steel and aluminum industry.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19