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Patty Hajdu

Liberal on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-10-22

31 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Replying to Connie Cody (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, throwing more money at the problem will not produce the steel this company needs at this time. How does this make industry more competitive? Conservatives have a plan to eliminate the industrial carbon tax, to pre-approve LNG projects that create demand for Canadian steel and to restore access to our largest export market. If this Cambridge manufacturer cannot secure the material it needs, it will be forced to shut down. Families will lose their paycheques, and customers and contracts will leave Canada. We have a serious proposal to save Canadian jobs. Will the Prime Minister adopt our plan and give businesses a fighting chance?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 55%Positioning 45%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 17 wordswe actually have a serious proposal to save jobs, Vague promiseand we are putting the money behind it.Vague promise Positioning · 14 wordsWhat we are not doing is standing up there and criticizing every single idea— PositioningPartly on pointSome hon. members: Oh, oh!

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 53

1 of 6 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 “What we are not doing is standing up there and criticizing every single idea—”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 6 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.

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 actually have a serious proposal to save jobs,”It proposes a serious plan to save jobs, but this is presented as a different approach rather than addressing the specific policies asked about.
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 putting the money behind it.”It indicates financial support for their own company investment strategy, which is distinct from the policy framework proposed.
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 “What we are not doing is standing up there and criticizing every single idea—”It states a principle about not criticizing ideas, which is a procedural or philosophical stance rather than an acceptance or rejection of the specific policy.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 43

2 of 6 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 “a serious proposal to save jobs”The proposal is asserted with no measures, actor, date, or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are putting the money behind it”The commitment names no amount, program, recipient, or date.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-24