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Evan Solomon

Liberal on Public Services and Procurement 2026-10-07

99 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Ned Kuruc (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister tells Canadians to buy Canadian, but government contracts to American companies have increased by 50% since he took office. Now, LNG Canada plans to use foreign steel for its expansion, while Canadian steel companies say they can do the work. Canadian steelworkers need jobs. The Liberals give slogans, all talk and no results. Conservatives are fighting for lumber workers. Conservatives are fighting for auto workers. Conservatives will continue to fight for the steelworkers of Canada. When will this Prime Minister?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Positioning 39%Claims 61%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 18 wordsinstead of talking down the country and instead of talking down projects, they have to build it up.PositioningOff point Claims · 60 wordsThis pipeline is going to provide tens of thousands of jobs and Canadian steel. We are talking about supporting jobs in Hamilton in steel. Why do the hon. members not support Hooper Welding in Hamilton, Off pointwhich employs 100 people?¹ They are making steel. In Peterborough, Kawartha Metals employs 60 people.² They are supplying metal. In Windsor, there is Central Stampings.³ Positioning · 21 wordsWe are supporting the companies making steel because we believe in building in Canada, buying in Canada and believing in Canada.PositioningVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 54

2 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 “instead of talking down the country and instead of talking down projects, they have to build it up.”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 “We are supporting the companies making steel because we believe in building in Canada, buying in Canada and believing in Canada.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 64

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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “instead of talking down the country and instead of talking down projects, they have to build it up.”An attack on the opposition for talking down the country, in place of an answer.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Why do the hon. members not support Hooper Welding in Hamilton,”A challenge to the opposition members rather than an answer about the government’s action.

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 · 73

1 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 are supporting the companies making steel”Commitment to support with no measure, date or success condition named.

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“which employs 100 people?”Hooper Welding, a steel company in Hamilton, employs 100 people.search
2“Kawartha Metals employs 60 people”Kawartha Metals, a company in Peterborough, employs 60 people.search
3“In Windsor, there is Central Stampings”There is a company called Central Stampings in Windsor.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19