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Anita Anand

Liberal Oakville East 24 statements translated

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Anand defends Canada’s trade and foreign policy as Foreign Affairs Minister: she backs Bill C-35 banning goods made with forced labour, put $7 million toward returning Ukrainian children taken by Russia, and works to double non-U.S. trade. She often answers questions with undated promises — “we will stand with Ukraine in the short and the long term” — and broad framings like “building Canada strong” rather than the specific matter asked.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B–
71 / 100 over 22 statements
Signal 89 / 100
Relevance 55 / 100
Respect 100 / 100
Clarity 69 / 100
Loses points more than most for A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.3.8 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×3.8 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.2.1 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.1 Loses points less than most for Thanks and tributes.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 22 of 24 statements graded so far.

Statements 24

Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Mike Lake

“Canada has one of the strongest economies in the G7. We are spending money on skilled trades, sports, cheaper housing loans, and grocery support. I want the Conservatives to support our plans.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, it is clear that Canada has one of the strongest positions fiscally in the G7. In addition to maintaining and growing that position, we are also delivering for Canadians: $6 billion for investing in the skilled trades; more than $700 million for athletics in this country, from playground to podium; building Canada’s homes by providing low-cost financing; and ensuring that there is a groceries and essentials benefit. We ask the Conservatives rationally to get on board.

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Oral Questions ·

Foreign Affairs

“I asked to host the next big French-speaking world summit in Canada. Hosting it will help businesses in our French and Acadian communities.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 100 of 100

    Of this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, when I was in France last month, I submitted Canada’s bid to host the Sommet de la Francophonie in our country. This summit will help strengthen economic ties in our francophone and acadian communities. I also met with the secretary general of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie to reaffirm Canada’s commitment to economic and cultural partnership. The French language remains a central part of Canada’s identity.

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Oral Questions ·

International Trade

In response to a question from Scot Davidson

“We are trading more with countries other than the United States. We made over 12 trade deals in the last six months. We will also make it easier to trade between Canadian provinces and build major projects at home.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 0 of 100

    None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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  • Government answer in Question Period

    Clarity 38 of 100

    Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the reality is that we, along with this country as a whole, are continuing to diversify non-U.S. trade. That means real results. There have been more than 12 agreements over the past six months across four continents, which is a result that I ask my hon. colleague to acknowledge. Furthermore, as we work to double non-U.S. trade, we will build Canada strong internally. We will bring down internal barriers to trade. We will build national projects.

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“Our plan is to double our trade with countries other than the United States over the next ten years. We are also reviewing our trade deal with the U.S. and Mexico, and working to build better trade deals with other countries.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Clarity 26 of 100

    Much of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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  • A repeated line

    “That is what building Canada strong means.”

    Said 3 times by 3 members since April 24.

    Every time it was said
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, our strategy is actually to double non-U.S. trade over the next 10 years and to continue working on the CUSMA review, as the minister is doing. I will also say that, in the meantime, we are building trade relationships with Indonesia, China, India, Mexico and Brazil. We are looking forward to an FTA with the ASEAN in 2026 and working on Mercosur as well. That is what working for the Canadian public is all about. That is what building Canada strong means.

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