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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on Finance 2026-04-29

49 words · 4 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Garnett Genuis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I am not at all surprised to hear that the minister spends a lot of time talking to CEOs. However, on page 122 of the Liberals’ fiscal update, it is clear that they would increase the tax on jobs, at a time when we already have a massive youth unemployment crisis. This credit card budget proposes to squeeze small businesses and workers even more, at the same time as these Liberals are voting against allowing student grants to go to those at vocational institutions. They are attacking young people and attacking jobs. When will it end?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Claims 86%Aside 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 42 wordsmaybe instead of reading the paper, the member should go online and see that we actually cut CPP deductions from paycheques.¹ We are making it cheaper and more affordable for people to work, and we are adding 100,000 new Red Seal jobs.² Aside · 7 wordsRead the paper. Read all the paper.Aside

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 83

2 of 2 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Read the paper.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “Read all the paper.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 2

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“we actually cut CPP deductions from paycheques”The government has cut CPP deductions from paycheques.search
2“adding 100,000 new Red Seal jobs”The government is adding 100,000 new Red Seal jobs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20