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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Labour 2026-10-27

78 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, Bill C‑39 continues to raise concerns. Yesterday, the United Steelworkers sounded the alarm regarding workers’ rights: The power the government is trying to give [the] minister here is a power that does not exist in other G7 countries. Even in the United States...there is no such power to force an end to a strike and send employees back to work. This is something that...should send a signal. There are a lot of red flags being raised.... No other G7 country goes as far as Bill C‑39. Why do the Liberals want to continue trampling on workers’ rights?”

Statement grade

B+

84 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 59%Promise 41%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 46 wordsBill C‑39 is intended to build Canada strong by advancing major projects and major construction initiatives, as requested by workers, among others. People are also looking to make significant investments. At the recent investment summit, we know that commitments of $500 billion in investments were announced.¹ Promise · 32 wordsWe want a very healthy labour-management climate.Vague promise We want to provide a framework for these discussions and support them so that many more collective agreements can be reached at the bargaining table.Vague promise

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 2 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 2 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 2 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 · 54

2 of 2 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 want a very healthy labour-management climate”The speaker states a desired outcome with no actor, measure, or way to know it is achieved.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We want to provide a framework for these discussions and support them”The commitment names no concrete measure, date, or success condition for the promised framework and support.

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“commitments of $500 billion in investments were announced”At the recent Canadian investment summit, $500 billion in investment commitments were announced.search

Analysed on 2026-10-29