Analysis · Debate reply · beta

Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-04-29

162 words · 9 sentences · 13 clauses

Replying to Helena Konanz (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, we agree that recent gas price hikes were helped by the war in Iran, but will that be over by Labour Day, as the Liberals’ policy suggests? Even if the U.S. and Iran ended the war tomorrow, the Pentagon has said it would take up to six months to fully clear sea mines from the Strait of Hormuz to restore shipping. That is not to mention the damage to oil and gas infrastructure hammered by missile attacks. Conservatives believe it is more prudent to provide Canadians with higher, longer-lasting relief at the pump, given the uncertainty abroad. Nations like Australia, Spain and Ireland all cut their taxes more than Canada has in response. On average, Americans currently pay less at the pump. Will the government take note of our Conservative plan and other plans abroad and cut the tax on gas for longer than just the summer?”

Statement grade

45 / 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.

Thanks 7%Positioning 39%Claims 47%Procedure 2%Promise 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 11 wordsit is great to have the member ask the question again.Thanks Positioning · 28 wordsWhat I have pointed out in my response is that, every time the Conservatives say they want to do more for Canadians, we actually propose to do more, PositioningClaims · 5 wordsand they vote against it, ¹Positioning · 20 wordsso I do not know how to take the comments of the member opposite in the House at face value.Positioning Claims · 20 wordsWe offer opportunities, such as the groceries and essentials benefit, the national school food program and the Canada child benefit.² Positioning · 11 wordsThere are so many supports the government has stepped up with.Positioning Claims · 30 wordsOne that I am particularly fond of is the reductions in the cost of child care for families, which is saving families in my riding at least $1,200 a month.³ Positioning · 4 wordsThat is significant support, PositioningClaims · 6 wordsand the Conservatives voted against that.⁴Off point Procedure · 3 wordsHere we are.Procedure Claims · 15 wordsWe are at a moment where we have suspended the excise tax on fuel temporarily.⁵ Promise · 9 wordsWe will evaluate at the end of Labour Day—

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×5“Such as the groceries and essentials benefit.” Said 5 times by 5 members.Every time it was said

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 45

6 of 15 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “it is great to have the member ask the question again.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What I have pointed out in my response is that, every time the Conservatives say they want to do more for Canadians, we actually propose to do more,”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 “so I do not know how to take the comments of the member opposite in the House at face value.”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 “There are so many supports the government has stepped up with.”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 “That is significant support,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Here we are.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 15

9 of 15 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 point put to the member, and the question on notice.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “What I have pointed out in my response is that, every time the Conservatives say they want to do more for Canadians, we actually propose to do more,”About a general contrast between the parties’ proposals, not the gas tax relief 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 “and they vote against it,”About the opposition’s votes, not the question of relief past Labour Day.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “so I do not know how to take the comments of the member opposite in the House at face value.”About whether to trust the member’s comments, not the gas tax 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 offer opportunities, such as the groceries and essentials benefit, the national school food program and the Canada child benefit.”About other affordability programs, not the gas tax relief asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “There are so many supports the government has stepped up with.”About the government’s general supports, not the question on gas tax relief.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “One that I am particularly fond of is the reductions in the cost of child care for families,”About child care costs, not the gas tax relief 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 “which is saving families in my riding at least $1,200 a month.”About child care savings in the riding, not the gas tax relief 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 “That is significant support,”About the significance of child care support, not 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 “and the Conservatives voted against that.”About the opposition’s vote on child care, not the gas tax relief question.

Respect · 100

0 of 15 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 15 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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“Such as the groceries and essentials benefit.”Said 5 times by 5 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 5

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“they vote against it”Conservative members have voted against government support measures such as the groceries and essentials benefit and other cost-of-living programs proposed by the Liberal government.search
2“the groceries and essentials benefit, the national school food program and the Canada child benefit”The federal government offers the groceries and essentials benefit, the national school food program and the Canada child benefit.search
3“saving families in my riding at least $1,200 a month”Child care cost reductions save families in Ryan Turnbull’s riding at least $1,200 a month.search
4“the Conservatives voted against that”Conservative MPs voted against the child care cost reduction measures.search
5“We are at a moment where we have suspended the excise tax on fuel temporarily”The Government of Canada has temporarily suspended the federal excise tax on fuel.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20