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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Steel and Aluminum Industry 2026-10-29

71 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Jason Groleau (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals’ abandonment of the steel sector is causing tremendous harm to Canadian workers. Following the loss of 500 jobs at Stelco, another 2,000 jobs are now being lost across Canada. In recent months, dozens of Quebec businesses have contacted us to denounce the Liberal government, which is completely out of touch with reality. These businesses have submitted concrete recommendations to the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Industry in hopes of securing their survival. My question is simple: Why has neither of these Liberal ministers listened to Quebec businesses?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 98 / 100

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Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 71 wordswe have been doing exactly that for at least six months, especially in my colleague’s region and in the Centre-du-Québec region. We have visited dozens of small and medium-sized businesses.¹ Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has programs tailored to the tariff response to assist businesses.² My colleague should speak with these businesses, Partly on pointbecause they will confirm what we have done over the past six months and will continue to do.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 90% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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 · 94

1 of 1 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 “My colleague should speak with these businesses,”The clause suggests the questioner speak to the businesses, which is tangential to why the minister has or has not listened.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 2

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“We have visited dozens of small and medium-sized businesses”Government ministers or representatives have visited dozens of small and medium-sized businesses in Quebec, especially in Centre-du-Québec, over recent months in response to steel sector concerns.search
2“Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions has programs tailored to the tariff response”Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions offers programs tailored to the tariff response to assist businesses.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31