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Mark Carney

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Carney defends major projects and affordability measures as prime minister: one-year federal approvals under Bill C-39, the $200 billion Churchill Falls energy project, extended fuel tax relief and benefit cheques for families. He answers with figures and needling of questioners — “while the Leader of the Opposition is sleeping” — then closes on open-ended promises like “We are building Canada strong.”Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B
78 / 100 over 78 statements
Signal 81 / 100
Relevance 65 / 100
Respect 99 / 100
Clarity 85 / 100
Loses points more than most for Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.7.6 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×7.6 A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.2.4 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.4 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.2 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×2.0 Loses points less than most for A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Thanks and tributes.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 78 of 92 statements graded so far.

Statements 92

Oral Questions ·

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Senior officials from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps cannot enter Canada. Our government has taken back control of immigration. We cut the number of asylum seekers by one-third, temporary foreign workers by half, and international students by two-thirds to a level Canada can support.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, senior officials of the IRGC are not admissible in Canada, full stop. There are several layers of protection, and they work. That is the first point. The second is this: What has the government done? We have taken back control of immigration. We have reduced the number of asylum seekers by one-third, temporary foreign workers by half and foreign students by two-thirds. We have gotten the flow of immigration back to a level of welcoming that the country can sustain.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Current and former top Iranian military leaders are banned from entering Canada. Our policy has not changed, and we are making sure they do not get in.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, current and former senior IRGC officials and leaders are not allowed into Canada. There is no change in government policy, and we are taking steps to make sure that does not happen.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Louise Arbour will be the next Governor General of Canada. She respects our laws, our democracy, and people's rights.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, today I am pleased to announce that Louise Arbour will be the next Governor General of Canada. She has a deep understanding of and respect for Canadian institutions, the rule of law, democracy, freedom, and the rights of all Canadians and people around the world.

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Indigenous Affairs

In response to a question from Parm Bains

“We will always protect private property rights. We disagree with the B.C. court ruling in the Cowichan case, so we are appealing it. Land agreements with First Nations will still protect private property.”

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    Clarity 49 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, this is an important question. Private property rights are fundamental, and this government, indeed, this House, will always protect them. This government fundamentally disagrees with the B.C. Supreme Court’s decision in Cowichan. We immediately appealed that decision, alongside the Government of B.C., the City of Richmond, and other first nations. We will always advance viable legal arguments to protect private property. Federal agreements, including agreements about aboriginal title, have always protected and will always protect private property. No modern treaty, negotiated agreement or federal approach—

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International Trade

In response to a question from Yves-François Blanchet

“We will act quickly and do enough to protect Canadian workers and businesses from new American tariffs.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Industry, my colleagues and I can assure Canadian workers and businesses affected by the new U.S. tariff threats that our measures will be swift and sufficient.

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In response to a question from Yves-François Blanchet

“We are working on support for workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum, and copper industries. We will announce those plans in the next few days.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague for his interest in this situation. The government is currently developing measures to assist workers and businesses in the steel, aluminum, copper and derivative industries. We will announce those measures in the coming days.

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Finance

In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The member has been wrong about many things. Our government is working well with Alberta on energy and with Ontario on nuclear power to make Canada strong.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, he was wrong on crypto, wrong on Brexit and I could go on. However, does he know what this government is right on? It is about co-operative federalism. We are working with the great Province of Alberta to make sure that Canadian energy powers the world. It is about ensuring our competitiveness. It is about working with the Province of Ontario, and a premier who picks up my phone calls and works with us to put Darlington new nuclear into power. It is about building Canada strong for all.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“The Conservatives voted against child care, medicine coverage, dental care, and grocery rebates. Our economy is growing faster than almost any other major country, and Canadians will remember that.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, Canadians will not forget that the member opposite voted against child care, voted against pharmacare, voted against dental care and voted against the groceries and essentials benefit, for which Canadians are going to see $500 cheques in a few weeks. Canadians will see the second-strongest growing economy in the G7. Conservatives would like to forget.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our government is focused on lowering costs for Canadians. Half of our new plan helps with affordability. On June 5, 12 million people will get money for groceries and basic needs. Gas costs less now. We are also spending record money to train young workers for skilled jobs.”

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I will not go there. This government is focused on affordability. Half of the measures in the update are to make life more affordable for Canadians. On June 5, I look forward to 12 million Canadians getting a cheque to help with groceries and essentials. There is also the lower cost of gasoline. We are building the country strong for all, including Canada’s youth with the biggest investment in apprenticeships in our history.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Even with trade conflicts and foreign wars, we lowered the deficit by $11 billion and reduced our debt. We will save Canadians $60 billion and cut spending on outside consultants by 20%.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, in the face of a tariff war, and in the face of an actual war, this government has reduced the deficit by $11 billion. This government has reduced the level of debt across the entire forecast horizon. This government is on track to deliver $60 billion of savings for Canadians. This government is on track to reduce spending on consultants by 20%. This government will build Canada strong for all.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our government is focused on the future. We have a plan to grow our economy and keep our government finances strong.”

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  • A repeated line

    “We are going to build Canada strong.”

    Said 33 times by 14 members since April 24.

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I can sort of understand why the Leader of the Opposition is obsessed with my predecessor and obsessed with the past, but our government is focused on the future of this great country. We have a plan to strengthen our economic growth, which is the second fastest in the G7, and to strengthen our fiscal position, which is the best in the G7. We are going to build Canada strong for all.

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In response to a question from Pierre Poilievre

“Our economic update will make Canada stronger and more independent. Half of our plan will make life more affordable for Canadians. Our government's finances are the strongest in the G7.”

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    Clarity 30 of 100

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Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, there are no limits when it comes to what is possible for Canada. The economic update is the next step in our plan to make Canada stronger, more resilient and more independent. Half of the initiatives that we are implementing are designed to make life more affordable for Canadians, and we are strengthening Canada’s fiscal position, which is the strongest in the G7.

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