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Abdelhaq Sari

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-27

131 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Alexis Brunelle-Duceppe (Bloc Québécois). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Bourassa, with whom I have the good fortune to serve on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs. He spoke about what a responsible government does. He said we needed to diversify our alliances abroad. He said that while we do not control what happens outside our borders, we can control our choices. Now to my question. Does he think that we share common values with the Erdogan regime when it comes to democracy, respect for human rights, the rule of law and freedom of expression? Can my colleague tell me if we share the same values as, for example, Saudi Arabia, where there is outright gender apartheid? Does my colleague think that Mohamed bin Zayed is involved in what is happening in Sudan? He was welcomed with a huge banquet last night, but at the same time, he was condemned this morning in a press release. Is my colleague telling me that, if the current tariff crisis had occurred in the 1980s, his government would have signed deals with South Africa, which was under the apartheid regime? So far, that is what I see. I see a government that is setting aside its principles and values under the pretext of a trade war. Members are talking about what a responsible government does. They are rewriting history. It is Orwellian. I would like him to answer my question.”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Thanks 18%Procedure 6%Promise 23%Claims 37%Reasoning 15%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 24 wordsonce again, I would like to say what a pleasure it is to sit alongside my colleague on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.Thanks Procedure · 8 wordsThe first answer is very clear and simple: ProcedurePromise · 16 wordsThe Government of Canada will uphold its values, no matter which country it does business with.Vague promise Claims · 49 wordsEconomically speaking, we are in a situation where we need to diversify our trade. Of course, without compromising our Canadian values, we have economic interests in other countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and throughout Europe, with which a summit will soon be held. Promise · 14 wordsWe are going to pursue that with the values that Canada is known for.Vague promise Reasoning · 20 wordsPeople want to invest in Canada for its values, its economic strength and the opportunities we give to our investors.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Off topicNone of this statement addressed the specific topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 69

2 of 10 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “once again, I would like to say what a pleasure it is to sit alongside my colleague on the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The first answer is very clear and simple:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

6 of 10 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The Government of Canada will uphold its values, no matter which country it does business with.”It is about upholding Canadian values abroad, not the fiscal matters in the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Economically speaking, we are in a situation where we need to diversify our trade.”It is about diversifying trade, a subject the motion does not touch.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Of course, without compromising our Canadian values, we have economic interests in other countries such as Turkey, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates,”It is about economic interests in foreign countries, not debt interest or deficit spending.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and throughout Europe, with which a summit will soon be held.”It is about an upcoming summit in Europe, unrelated to the motion’s subject.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are going to pursue that with the values that Canada is known for.”It concerns pursuing trade with Canadian values, not the deficit or debt questions in the motion.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “People want to invest in Canada for its values, its economic strength and the opportunities we give to our investors.”It is about attracting investment through Canada’s values and economy, not the motion’s fiscal matters.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 65

2 of 10 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 “will uphold its values”A commitment by the speaker’s own government with no measure, date, or success condition named.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We are going to pursue that with the values that Canada is known for”A commitment by the speaker’s side with no actor’s action, date, or measure specified.

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 2026-10-29