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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on International Trade 2026-10-29

68 words · 3 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Christine Normandin (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, the CBC must appreciate the minister’s disregard for it. For years, the Bloc Québécois has been warning the federal government that Quebec will be hit harder by European tariffs if Canada ends its carbon pricing. Well, that time has come. Even if Quebec maintains its carbon pricing, 800 million dollars’ worth of our Quebec metals will still be subject to tariffs. Thanks to Canada, we are going to face more customs barriers. Are the Liberals proud of the harm they are doing to Quebec’s exports?”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Claims 32%Promise 9%Procedure 6%The ask 53%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 22 wordsQuebec’s aluminum is one of the greenest in the world.³ Our government has attracted new investments and collaborations with Canadian aluminum producers, ¹Promise · 6 wordsand we are not stopping there.Partly on pointVague promise Procedure · 4 wordsTo be very clear: ProcedureThe ask · 36 wordsIf the Bloc Québécois is interested in reducing greenhouse gases, all it has to do is support the biggest greenhouse gas reduction project of all: the high-speed rail project connecting cities in Quebec to cities Ontario.²Partly on point

At a glance

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

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 of 7 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “To be very clear:”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

5 of 7 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 “Quebec’s aluminum is one of the greenest in the world.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “Our government has attracted new investments and collaborations with Canadian aluminum producers,”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 not stopping there.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “If the Bloc Québécois is interested in reducing greenhouse gases, all it has to do is support the biggest greenhouse gas reduction project of all:”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 “the high-speed rail project connecting cities in Quebec to cities Ontario.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 88

1 of 7 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 are not stopping there”The speaker commits their side to continued action without naming any measure, actor or result.

Claims · 3

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“Our government has attracted new investments and collaborations with Canadian aluminum producers”The government has attracted new investments and collaborations with Canadian aluminum producers.search
2“the high-speed rail project connecting cities in Quebec to cities Ontario”The high-speed rail project connects cities in Quebec to cities in Ontario.search
3“Quebec’s aluminum is one of the greenest in the world”Quebec’s aluminum is one of the greenest globally.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31