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Nathalie Provost

Liberal on Finance 2026-04-27

97 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Dominique Vien (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Le Journal de Montréal reported that over half of Quebeckers aged 50 and over are worried about running out of money during their retirement. That is what they said. Johanne Boissonnault said that after working her entire life, she now has to get by on $1,960 a month. As we all know, that is not enough to live with dignity anymore. While the Prime Minister keeps using our credit card to ramp up his deficits, our seniors are paying the price, especially at the grocery store. When will the Prime Minister put an end to his irresponsible budgets so that Canadians can make ends meet?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.

Claims 88%The ask 12%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 85 wordson this side of the House, we understand that Canadians are facing all sorts of challenges that are affecting their ability to cope with the cost of living and meet their various obligations. However, this side of the House has solutions that return purchasing power directly back to Canadians and, at the same time, promote job creation so that we are not just reacting in the short term, Vague promisebut making sure we can build Canada over the long term. That is what we are doing, Vague promiseThe ask · 12 wordsand we would like our colleagues to work with us on that.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 7 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 · 44

5 of 7 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.

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 “on this side of the House, we understand that Canadians are facing all sorts of challenges that are affecting their ability to cope with the cost of living and meet their various obligations.”It acknowledges the cost-of-living concern but does not address the deficit spending asked about.
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 “However, this side of the House has solutions that return purchasing power directly back to Canadians and, at the same time, promote job creation so that we are not just reacting in the short term,”It offers the government’s own approach on cost of living without addressing when deficits will end.
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 “but making sure we can build Canada over the long term.”It continues the long-term plan claim without answering the question about the budgets.
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 “That is what we are doing,”It asserts the government is acting but does not address the deficit spending asked about.
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 “and we would like our colleagues to work with us on that.”It invites cooperation on the government’s plan rather than addressing when deficits will end.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 · 52

2 of 7 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 “has solutions that return purchasing power directly back to Canadians”The commitment to return purchasing power names no actor, measure, date or success condition.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “That is what we are doing”The claim of ongoing action names no measure, so nothing can be checked later.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20