Translate Politics Parliament in plain language.

MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT

Mélanie Joly

Liberal Ahuntsic-Cartierville 75 statements translated

Follow by RSS

As industry minister, Joly defends support for steel, aluminum and auto workers hit by U.S. tariffs: $1.5 billion for affected businesses, a $5.2-billion steel package, procurement rules requiring Canadian steel in defence contracts, and legal action to hold Stelco’s owner to its commitments. She often ridicules questioners rather than their arguments — “I give my colleague 100% for following his leader’s instructions” — and promises like “we will provide more funding” often come without a date, measure or amount.Written by AI from their statements. Updated .

Average grade
B
76 / 100 over 70 statements
Signal 78 / 100
Relevance 65 / 100
Respect 99 / 100
Clarity 76 / 100
Loses points more than most for Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.3.5 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×3.5 A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.3.1 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×3.1 Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about.1.8 times as often as most members.What the tags mean ×1.8 Loses points less than most for A story that illustrates instead of making a point.Less often than most members.What the tags mean Averaged over the 70 of 75 statements graded so far.

Statements 75

Oral Questions ·

Oil and Gas Industry

In response to a question from Yves Perron

“I talked with Quebec's economy minister today, and we agreed on key projects for Quebec. We will soon announce help for steel and aluminum businesses. They are hurting because of how the White House uses tariffs, and we will support them.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Respect 82 of 100

    This statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “I do not think he even believes his own words when he reads them”.

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I hope my colleague is kidding. I do not think he even believes his own words when he reads them. This morning, I spoke with my new colleague, my new counterpart, Quebec’s minister of economy, innovation and energy, Bernard Drainville. We have agreed on several projects that are fundamental to Quebec’s economy. Furthermore, we will very soon be announcing assistance for our small and medium-sized businesses in the steel and aluminum sectors. We know that the White House’s interpretation of tariffs has changed. We know that businesses across the country, including in Quebec, are being affected. That is why we will be there to help them.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“We have created 96,000 jobs in the past six months, and Canada has one of the strongest economies in the G7. We know gas and groceries cost too much, and we are using government programs to help Canadians.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, our concrete solutions are clear. In the past six months, we have created 96,000 jobs. That is far more than would have been created by the Conservatives. In addition, we have succeeded in maintaining the second-strongest growth in the G7 and the strongest fiscal position. Of course we know that Canadians need help. We know that gas prices have gone up. We know that grocery prices are still too high. That is why we have a strong social safety net. That is why we are here to help Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B View analysis

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“We are dealing with the threat of American tariffs while keeping our economy strong. We cut the deficit by $11 billion, protected social programs, and have one of the strongest economies in the G7.”

  • A repeated line

    “We are going to build a strong economy.”

    Said 5 times by 2 members since April 30.

    Every time it was said
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, when I listen to the Conservatives, I am struck by how casually they treat the tariff war. We are managing the threat of U.S. tariffs. At the same time, we are here to build a strong economy. Given these circumstances, we are protecting our social safety net and reducing our deficit by $11 billion. We are here to support Canadians, and we will do so by maintaining the second-strongest economic growth in the G7. What is more, we will do so by having the strongest and most appropriate fiscal position of all G7 countries.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Michael Guglielmin

“Our budget supports auto workers. The Conservatives do not defend them. GM is investing over $690 million in St. Catharines to build new engines. Our plan is working.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 34 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, what is a bit rich is the fact that the Conservatives are not defending our auto workers. This spring economic update is all about our auto strategy and supporting our 5,000 auto workers, including those working in the parts sector of the auto sector. I have good news today. GM just announced, in St. Catharines, more than $690 million of investments in the next generation of engines. This is our plan working.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade C View analysis

In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“The Conservatives do not understand the urgency in our economy and would do nothing about the trade war. Our plan is working, and the International Monetary Fund agrees. We are cutting government operating costs while investing in building projects to help our economy grow.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I think that my Conservative colleagues do not understand the sense of urgency in the Canadian economy. They would look at the trade war and twiddle their thumbs while standing back and doing absolutely nothing. What we are doing, in essence, is reducing the government’s operational spending. We are making sure that we are spending less while investing in capital projects. We are making sure that we create investments. It is all working, as the IMF has confirmed. We will continue creating prosperity here at home.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B View analysis

In response to a question from Dominique Vien

“Our economy is strong. We have the second-highest economic growth in the G7 and the best financial position. We are helping businesses and workers hurt by the trade war. We are also creating a national fund to invest in our own economy.”

  • A repeated line

    “We have the second-fastest growth in the G7.”

    Said 12 times by 5 members since April 24.

    Every time it was said
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we are building a strong economy and we have all the data to prove it. We have the second-largest economic growth in the G7. We also have the most enviable fiscal position in the G7. That being the case, what are we doing? We are helping our businesses and workers who are affected by the trade war. We are establishing a sovereign wealth fund to demonstrate economic nationalism, just as Quebeckers did in the 1960s when we decided to take control of our own destiny. That is the vision that inspired us to stand up for ourselves and create prosperity here at home.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade C+ View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Grocery Industry

In response to a question from Leah Gazan

“We support business competition because it lowers prices. We are worried about claims that computer algorithms are being used to fix prices. We will work with the provinces and territories to protect consumers.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 45 of 100

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

    See full analysis

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Clarity 46 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, of course, we believe in competition, because we believe that competition brings down prices. That is why we have said clearly that we would be hawkish on competition. That being said, we are very concerned with the allegations linked to algorithmic competition. We want to make sure that, ultimately, consumers are well protected. This is work that we will be doing as well with the provinces and territories, and of course we will be there for consumers and Canadians across the country.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B– View analysis

Oral Questions ·

The Economy

In response to a question from Tatiana Auguste

“We are giving $63 million to 99 businesses hurt by American steel and aluminum tariffs. This will protect jobs across Quebec.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to welcome my colleague, the member for Terrebonne, back to the House. We are working tirelessly on behalf of our workers and businesses affected by the White House’s tariffs. That is why we have announced $63 million for 99 businesses affected by the steel and aluminum tariffs to protect jobs and help these businesses pivot. This helps employees and workers, whether in Terrebonne, Repentigny, Sherbrooke, Quebec City, Montreal or elsewhere across Quebec. I would like to thank my colleague for her excellent work.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B+ View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Billy Morin

“Our economy is growing well, but American tariffs are hurting Canadian manufacturing workers. We are giving money to help these workers and their businesses, and we will keep doing it.”
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we are building Canada strong. That is exactly why we have the second-highest growth of the G7 and also the best fiscal position of the G7, all that while dealing with unjustified and illegal tariffs on the part of the American administration; all that while our workers in the auto, steel, aluminum and forestry sectors are affected. We know the manufacturing sector is impacted by the tariffs. We are making sure to put money on the table to help these workers and help these businesses. We will continue to do that because this is exactly what this government needs to do right now.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B+ View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Natural Resources

In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“The Prime Minister believes in protecting our own economy so we can control our future and handle trade wars. That is why we are investing in a wealth fund, natural resources, and renewable energy to help people in Quebec and across Canada.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 100 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, indeed, in an interview with La Presse, the Prime Minister said that he was a nationalist and that he advocates economic nationalism. What does that mean? Essentially, it means being in control of our own destiny, being able to use the levers of our economy to help our own people while managing a trade war. It is under those circumstances that we announced a sovereign wealth fund. It is also under these circumstances that we are investing in our natural resources, as well as in renewable energy. That is why our investments will have an impact across Quebec and across the country.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade A+ View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Finance

In response to a question from Pierre Paul-Hus

“Our government is managing the economy well. We are spending less, investing more, and have some of the best economic growth and finances among our peers. We are also bringing down the cost of food and gas.”

  • A repeated line

    “We have the second-fastest growth in the G7.”

    Said 12 times by 5 members since April 24.

    Every time it was said
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we are building a strong economy while protecting our social safety net and getting our house in order. What are we really doing? We are spending less so we can invest more. In concrete terms, the results speak for themselves. We have the second-highest growth in the G7, and we also have the most enviable fiscal position and fiscal reality in the G7. At the same time, we are bringing down the cost of groceries. At the same time, we are also lowering gas prices at the pumps. Basically, we are here for Canadians, and this is what a competent government looks like.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B– View analysis

Oral Questions ·

Seniors

In response to a question from Jacques Gourde

“Our government supports seniors. We lowered the retirement age to 65, which the member voted against, and we are working to lower grocery costs. I want to work with him to help seniors with their money problems.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Signal 29 of 100

    Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

    See full analysis

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Clarity 32 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, we are there for seniors, in fact. That is why every time we release a new economic announcement, we are thinking about how we can protect them. We were in favour of lowering the retirement age to 65, but my colleague voted against that. Not only that, but we are there for seniors in various ways, including by fighting food inflation, because it goes without saying that seniors are also affected by food inflation. My colleague is very nice. We have a very good relationship, and I will be pleased to work with him to address our seniors’ financial woes.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade C– View analysis

Oral Questions ·

The Economy

In response to a question from Gabriel Ste-Marie

“I have spoken with business leaders and know that new tariffs are hurting our businesses and workers. Our government has supported Canadians during this trade dispute and will keep supporting them.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 45 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, I have been in touch with the president of ADF in Terrebonne. I have been in touch with Max Atlas. I have also been in touch with the CEO of BRP. As a result, we have a great deal of information about the reality facing businesses right now. We are well aware that the change in the tariff calculation is having a negative impact on our businesses and our workers. We have been there for Canadians since the tariff war began. We will continue to be there, and we will be there tomorrow as well.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B– View analysis

In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“The Premier of Quebec is in Washington, and we will work with her. The Prime Minister and I both spoke with her. We support Quebec businesses and will do more to stand up for workers there.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 45 of 100

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

    See full analysis

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Clarity 39 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, first, we know that the Premier of Quebec is in Washington today. Of course we will work with her, knowing that she will stand up for Quebec’s businesses and workers. I had the opportunity to speak with her, and so did the Prime Minister. We will be there for our businesses. We already have various ways of supporting our businesses with their investments, but we will do more. It will be our pleasure to work with my colleague to ensure that we stand up for workers in Quebec.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade C+ View analysis

In response to a question from Christine Normandin

“I completely disagree with the new American tariffs. We have talked to manufacturers across the country, and we will support Canadian businesses and workers.”

  • Government answer in Question Period

    Relevance 47 of 100

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

    See full analysis
Official Hansard

Mr. Speaker, my colleague is correct. We completely disagree with the White House’s new interpretation of tariffs. We have held numerous discussions with the manufacturing sector in Quebec and across the country. That is precisely why we will be there to support our business leaders and workers across the country.

View on ourcommons.ca Grade B View analysis