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Charles Sousa

Liberal on Building Canada Strong Act 2026-10-06

81 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Guillaume Deschênes-Thériault (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, over the past 18 months, we have been focused on strengthening the Canadian economy. Our Prime Minister and our government have shown leadership in this regard. We have signed treaties with over 20 countries. We have supported major projects of national interest and attracted hundreds of billions of dollars in investment to Canada. I would like to hear from my colleague about how he sees Bill C-39 fitting within our government’s broader approach to build Canada strong.”

Statement grade

77 / 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.

Thanks 10%Claims 79%Positioning 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 8 wordsmy colleague brings up a very important fact.Thanks Claims · 64 wordsCanada is sought-after around the world. We have negotiated over 20 trade agreements, ¹and we are the top foreign direct investment jurisdiction in the world because of those initiatives and because Canada is seen as a trusted partner.²Logical leap Other countries want to deal with those that abide by the rule of law and that ensure social justice as well as security in trade agreements. Positioning · 9 wordsI am very excited about where we are heading.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 75

2 of 8 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 “my colleague brings up a very important fact.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I am very excited about where we are heading.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

5 of 8 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

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 “Canada is sought-after around the world.”General praise of Canada’s standing, not about the bill or its place in the approach.
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 negotiated over 20 trade agreements,”About trade agreements already signed, not about Bill C-39.
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 are the top foreign direct investment jurisdiction in the world because of those initiatives and because Canada is seen as a trusted partner.”About foreign investment and Canada’s reputation, not about how the bill fits the broader approach.
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 “Other countries want to deal with those that abide by the rule of law and that ensure social justice as well as security in trade agreements.”About what other countries value in trade partners, not about 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 “I am very excited about where we are heading.”General enthusiasm about the country’s direction, without addressing Bill C-39.

Reasoning · 70

1 of 8 deductions are Reasoning

Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.

A conclusion that does not follow from the reasons given for it.What the tags mean “and we are the top foreign direct investment jurisdiction in the world because of those initiatives and because Canada is seen as a trusted partner.”The trade agreements and Canada being sought-after are offered, but the clause simply asserts that these initiatives caused the top FDI standing without any stated link.

Conclusions found · 1

Conclusion“and we are the top foreign direct investment jurisdiction in the world because of those initiatives and because Canada is seen as a trusted partner.”

Because“Canada is sought-after around the world.”

“We have negotiated over 20 trade agreements,”

“Other countries want to deal with those that abide by the rule of law and that ensure social justice as well as security in trade agreements.”

Reason flawedThe trade agreements and Canada being sought-after are offered, but the clause simply asserts that these initiatives caused the top FDI standing without any stated link.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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 · 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“negotiated over 20 trade agreements”The government has negotiated over 20 trade agreements in its recent tenure.search
2“we are the top foreign direct investment jurisdiction in the world”Canada is the top foreign direct investment jurisdiction in the world.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19