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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on International Trade 2026-10-20

104 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Stephanie Kusie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the PBO announced the financial impacts of the Canada-U.S. trade measures, yet unfortunately, successive barriers since 2025 will result in a 1.4% GDP net loss. To make matters worse, if those barriers remain, 185,000 Canadians will lose their jobs. The Prime Minister promised to get a deal for Canadians. When will he make good on his promise and get a deal?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Greeting 25%Thanks 17%Positioning 58%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 26 wordslet us agree that Canada had a very good day yesterday.¹ It was a very good day for Albertans and a very good day for Canadians.Greeting Thanks · 18 wordsThat member will want to join with the government in thanking all Albertans who participated in this debate, ThanksPositioning · 60 wordsbut more importantly, those Albertans and other Canadians who are now going to continue putting their shoulder to the wheel to build this great country, to develop our resources, to create a future here at home and to create the kind of growth that gives us the best quality of life and makes Canada the best country in the world.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 0

4 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “let us agree that Canada had a very good day yesterday.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “It was a very good day for Albertans and a very good day for Canadians.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “That member will want to join with the government in thanking all Albertans who participated in this debate,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but more importantly, those Albertans and other Canadians who are now going to continue putting their shoulder to the wheel to build this great country, to develop our resources, to create a future here at home and to create the kind of growth that gives us the best quality of life and makes Canada the best country in the world.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

1 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 “but more importantly, those Albertans and other Canadians who are now going to continue putting their shoulder to the wheel to build this great country, to develop our resources, to create a future here at home and to create the kind of growth that gives us the best quality of life and makes Canada the best country in the world.”The clause makes general statements about Canadian growth and resources, unrelated to the specific trade deal asked for.

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 · 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“Canada had a very good day yesterday”October 19, 2026 was, in the speaker’s view, a very good day for Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-22