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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-20

88 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Yves-François Blanchet (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, democracy and the art of answering questions are having a very bad day. Indigenous communities are concerned about being dispossessed of their land. Environmentalists are alarmed by the Prime Minister’s shift toward oil. Workers are outraged that their right to strike has been taken away. The government could take control of parts of Quebec’s territory outside the rule of law. Does the Prime Minister think that harming indigenous people, labour rights, the fight against climate change and the territorial sovereignty of Quebec and the provinces constitute the national interest, national unity or consensus?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Claims 89%The ask 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 78 wordsthe leader of the Bloc Québécois was obviously not present at yesterday’s sitting, when all questions from his party and all members were answered.¹ On the contrary, we have explained and outlined the measures we will take to give Quebeckers what they are asking for.Vague promise What they are asking for is growth, job opportunities, projects like Churchill Falls or Nouveau Monde Graphite, like the Contrecoeur port, and to build a strong country. Bill C‑39 is the right solution, The ask · 10 wordsand the Bloc Québécois should vote in favour of it.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 · 70

1 of 1 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 “the measures we will take”A commitment to future action with no measure, date or success condition named in the clause.

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“all questions from his party and all members were answered”At the House of Commons sitting of 2026-10-19, all questions from Bloc Québécois members were answered.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22