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Yasir Naqvi

Liberal on International Trade 2026-10-30

83 words · 3 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Stephanie Kusie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canada’s trade agreement with the EU was signed 10 years ago by the Conservatives, yet under this Liberal government, nine nations have to be ratified into the agreement, and that includes both France and Poland, two nations the Prime Minister has engaged with heavily. Why is the Prime Minister so fixated upon associate membership when he should be focusing on getting the other nine nations to ratify the agreement so we can get our Canadian beef and pork to the European market?”

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.

Thanks 14%Claims 57%Reasoning 29%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 12 wordsI want to thank the member opposite for this very important question, ThanksClaims · 47 wordsbecause in the last 10 years since we signed the free trade agreement with Europe, the trade between our two economies has grown by 75%.¹ In fact, trade with France has gone up 63%, trade with Italy is up 77%, ²³and trade with Poland is up 110%.⁴ Reasoning · 24 wordsImagine what more we can do when we have a deeper alliance with Europe, which the Prime Minister is working on as we speak.Partly on pointVague promise

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 · 81

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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I want to thank the member opposite for this very important question,”Thanks: 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 “because in the last 10 years since we signed the free trade agreement with Europe, the trade between our two economies has grown by 75%.”The clause provides statistics on the overall growth of trade since the agreement was signed, but does not address the strategic prioritization of membership versus ratification.
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 “In fact, trade with France has gone up 63%, trade with Italy is up 77%,”This provides specific data points supporting the claim of trade growth, but does not explain the reasoning behind the PM’s strategic focus on associate membership.
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 trade with Poland is up 110%.”This provides specific data points supporting the claim of trade growth, but does not explain the reasoning behind the PM’s strategic focus on associate membership.
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 “Imagine what more we can do when we have a deeper alliance with Europe,”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 “which the Prime Minister is working on as we speak.”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 · 82

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 “is working on as we speak”The statement asserts an ongoing commitment to advancing the alliance but provides no specific legislative measures or timelines.

Claims · 4

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“the trade between our two economies has grown by 75%”Trade between Canada and Europe has grown by 75% in the last 10 years since the signing of the free trade agreement.search
2“trade with France has gone up 63%”Trade with France has increased by 63%.search
3“trade with Italy is up 77%”Trade with Italy has increased by 77%.search
4“trade with Poland is up 110%”Trade with Poland has increased by 110%.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31