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Adam van Koeverden

Liberal on Finance 2026-04-27

111 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, my neighbours in Oshawa are already struggling with the high cost of living, yet the Prime Minister is doubling down on the same old reckless Liberal spending. The deficit has ballooned, and the Parliamentary Budget Officer whom the government silenced has said that two-thirds of new spending is going to day-to-day operations and not real investment. Deficits mean inflation today and higher taxes tomorrow. Will the Prime Minister stop the costly credit card budgeting and commit to capping this year’s deficit at $31 billion?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 48%Claims 52%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 25 wordsit is clear that the Conservatives not only do not want to take care of people but also do not understand what an investment is.PositioningUnearned certainty Claims · 58 wordsWe are talking about a party that voted against dental care for children and for seniors.¹ The Conservatives are a group of people who voted against supporting kids’ just having a healthy lunch in school.² We are talking about a party that voted against child care so parents could get back to work earlier and support their family.³ Positioning · 28 wordsThe Conservatives prove time and time again that they have no interest in supporting Canadians, and they still do not understand what an investment in Canadians actually means.PositioningOff 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 · 46

3 of 10 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “it is clear that the Conservatives not only do not want to take care of people but also do not understand what an investment is.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “The Conservatives prove time and time again that they have no interest in supporting Canadians,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and they still do not understand what an investment in Canadians actually means.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

6 of 10 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is clear that the Conservatives not only do not want to take care of people but also do not understand what an investment is.”An attack on the Conservatives’ character in place of an answer to the deficit-cap question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are talking about a party that voted against dental care for children and for seniors.”About the Conservatives’ past votes on dental care, not the deficit cap asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The Conservatives are a group of people who voted against supporting kids’ just having a healthy lunch in school.”About the Conservatives’ vote on school lunches, not the deficit question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are talking about a party that voted against child care so parents could get back to work earlier and support their family.”About the Conservatives’ vote on child care, not the deficit cap asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The Conservatives prove time and time again that they have no interest in supporting Canadians,”A further attack on the Conservatives’ interest in Canadians, not an answer on the deficit.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and they still do not understand what an investment in Canadians actually means.”Restates the attack on the Conservatives’ understanding of investment, not the deficit question.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 71

1 of 10 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “it is clear”Asserts certainty about the Conservatives’ motives in place of any support.

Claims · 3

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

1“voted against dental care for children and for seniors”The Conservative party voted against dental care legislation covering children and seniors.search
2“voted against supporting kids’ just having a healthy lunch in school”The Conservative party voted against the national school food program legislation.search
3“voted against child care so parents could get back to work earlier”The Conservative party voted against child care legislation aimed at helping parents return to work.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20