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Yasir Naqvi

Liberal on International Trade 2026-10-30

92 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Stephanie Kusie (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberal government is failing on trade. It has been reported that Canada will face a carbon tariff next year from the European Union, which will affect up to three billion dollars’ worth of Canadian exports, yet the Prime Minister is fixated on this associate membership, trying to distract Canadians from the pain he has caused them. When the summit concludes today with the EU, will the Prime Minister announce that he has fixed the potential carbon tariff, or will he announce that he is going to raise the Liberal industrial carbon tax to compensate for the new European Union tariff?”

Statement grade

D–

41 / 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 51%Reasoning 26%Promise 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 43 wordswhat we are focused on is making sure that we diversify trade for all Canadians and that we create opportunities for Canadian companies to be able to do business all around the world.Vague promise The European Union is the second-largest economy in the world, ¹Reasoning · 24 wordsand having a deeper, closer relationship with the European Union is going to mean more business for Canadian businesses and more jobs for Canadians.Vague promise Claims · 4 wordsThat is our focus.Off point Promise · 21 wordsWe will continue to build those relationships so that we can create good opportunities for Canadian businesses and for Canadian workers.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 8 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 · 11

5 of 8 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “what we are focused on is making sure that we diversify trade for all Canadians and that we create opportunities for Canadian companies to be able to do business all around the world.”The clause discusses general goals of trade diversification and opportunities rather than the specific carbon tariff or tax question.
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 European Union is the second-largest economy in the world,”The clause provides factual background information about the EU without addressing the question’s core points.
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 having a deeper, closer relationship with the European Union is going to mean more business for Canadian businesses and more jobs for Canadians.”The clause is a statement about the general benefits of the existing policy being questioned, not an answer to the specific question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is our focus.”The clause is a brief repetition of the government’s focus without addressing the question’s subject.
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 “We will continue to build those relationships so that we can create good opportunities for Canadian businesses and for Canadian workers.”The clause speaks to the continuation of building relationships with the EU, which is the broader subject of the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 14

3 of 8 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 “making sure that we diversify trade for all Canadians and that we create opportunities for Canadian companies to be able to do business all around the world”The speaker commits to creating opportunities without naming specific actions, dates, or success criteria.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “is going to mean more business for Canadian businesses and more jobs for Canadians”The statement predicts a positive outcome based on a policy direction without specifying how or when this increase will occur.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue to build those relationships so that we can create good opportunities for Canadian businesses and for Canadian workers”The commitment uses generic language without detailing the specific actions, timeframe, or measurable results to achieve them.

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“The European Union is the second-largest economy in the world”The speaker asserts that the European Union holds the rank of second-largest economy in the world.search

Analysed on 2026-10-31