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Dominic LeBlanc

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As minister for Canada-U.S. trade and intergovernmental affairs, LeBlanc defends Canadian industries and workers against U.S. tariffs, works with the provinces on the response, and carried the C-5 bill to ease trade barriers between provinces. When pressed in question period, he answers critics by questioning their honesty rather than their arguments, telling one leader to stop repeating “things that he knows are untrue.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B–
70 / 100 over 26 statements
Signal 72 / 100
Relevance 58 / 100
Respect 97 / 100
Clarity 72 / 100
Loses points more than most for An insult aimed at a person.18.1 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×18.1 A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.3.4 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×3.4 Loses points less than most for Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Thanks and tributes.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 26 of 27 statements graded so far.

Statements 27

Oral Questions ·

Intergovernmental Relations

In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“We are working with all provinces and territories to protect our economy. This morning, I met with them to discuss how to fight threatened American trade taxes.”

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    Relevance 24 of 100

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    Clarity 49 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I have been clear about what we are going to do. We will work with our friends in the federation, with the Government of Quebec, the Government of Alberta and the governments of all of the other provinces and territories to address the issues that matter to Canadians across the country. Our focus is squarely on economic issues. For example, I met with the provincial and territorial industry and trade ministers this morning. Minister Drainville actively participated in the discussion on what we can do to counter the U.S. tariff threat. That is the work that we are doing together.

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In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“We must work together to fight the threat of U.S. tariffs. We are working with Alberta and all the provinces to protect Canadians. The Bloc Québécois is refusing to help.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, what the government understands very well is that, now more than ever, this is the time to work together to counter the U.S. tariff threat in an increasing complex world. That is precisely what the Prime Minister is doing with the Government of Alberta. We are working with Albertans. We are working with all the provinces of Canada to prove that our federation is working well and that we all share Canadians’ concerns. It is a shame that the Bloc Québécois is not participating.

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Oral Questions ·

The Economy

In response to a question from Gabriel Ste-Marie

“We announced new help today for businesses hurt by unfair American taxes on our goods. We have met with these businesses, and we will do more to help them if needed.”

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    Clarity 34 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, as my colleague the Minister of Industry clearly indicated, today we announced additional measures to support these businesses that are facing unjustified tariffs from the Americans. I, too, have met with many of these businesses, as has my colleague, of course. Our ministers and our members of Parliament are very much aware of these challenges. That is precisely why we have supported these industries and that is precisely why we are here to do more if necessary.

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Finance

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“I made a mistake earlier. The finance minister will be here in less than two hours, not one. He will share real facts and good news about the economy, workers, and seniors, unlike the false claims the Conservatives make.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Respect 69 of 100

    This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “He will not need to make up numbers.”.

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    Relevance 100 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I was very enthusiastic a few moments ago and I said that the Minister of Finance and National Revenue would be here in under an hour. I misspoke. It is in less than two hours that my colleague will have all the facts. He will not need to make up numbers. He will not need to repeat things that he knows very well are not solid. There will be good news for the Canadian economy, for workers and for seniors, instead of the baseless accusations the Conservatives make in the House all the time.

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In response to a question from Jasraj Hallan

“Canadians are worried about the cost of living, groceries, and fuel. The finance minister will speak soon about how our government is helping.”

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    Relevance 45 of 100

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    Clarity 37 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, our colleague properly raises the issues of affordability and the cost of living. It is something that I know every member of the House is concerned about, because Canadians are concerned about it. Again, in less than an hour, my colleague, the finance minister, will be in the House, talking about the important measures that our government has taken, will take and will continue to take to support Canadians in the very real concerns around the cost of groceries, the cost of fuel and the cost of living. Our government is there for Canadians.

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In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“The finance minister will share good economic news soon. It will show that the opposition's complaints are wrong, and that Canada's economy is doing well.”

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    Signal 27 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, again, we are very pleased that our colleague is able to use the same tired lines that they have been using for months and months. It is great to hear the eight-track, but good news is on the way. In less than an hour, my colleague, the finance minister, will share this good economic news. Perhaps our colleague will be disappointed that the tired talking points she has been using for the last number of months suddenly will no longer be relevant. She can celebrate the great economic performance of Canadians and of Canada.

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In response to a question from Melissa Lantsman

“The member is wrong about our economy. Our update today will show good news about our spending, our trade, and our economic growth.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we certainly appreciate our colleague’s enthusiasm about the upcoming spring economic update. She paints a picture that is negative and inaccurate. The good news is that in less than an hour, she will be enlightened by the good economic news, the effective spending controls our government has brought in and the investments we are making to build a truly competitive national economy, diversify our trading partners and build big once again. Good news is on the way.

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