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Shannon Stubbs

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-04-30

151 words · 4 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Arielle Kayabaga (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I have been listening to the Conservatives’ position on anything that supports Canadians moving forward and Canadians having opportunities to grow our wealth and to grow our economy. Unless it is their idea, they are against it. Listening to them talk, it is almost like they are against Canada. They are talking about unlocking opportunities for Canadians, yet they constantly vote against Canadians. Can my hon. colleague tell me why they continue to vote against Canada?”

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.

Positioning 45%The question 55%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 68 wordslet me give the member some advice right off the top.Partly on point I think she should actually engage in the policy discussion here instead of impugning the motives of duly and equally elected people who represent hundreds of thousands of Canadians and care about our country exactly as much as, and maybe more than, every single other person, which is why we are fighting so hard to save it.PositioningVague promise The question · 83 wordsI think that as a Liberal government member, she should stand up here and explain all the details about the fund: exactly how it would work, who would run it and what it would do for Canadians who cannot afford to pay rent or their mortgage, or to feed themselves, people who have to ration their basics and live in sacrifice because that is what the government has made them do. It is the member’s job to stand up to answer those questions.Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 48

4 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 “let me give the member some advice right off the top.”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 “I think she should actually engage in the policy discussion here instead of impugning the motives of duly and equally elected people who represent hundreds of thousands of Canadians and care about our country exactly as much as,”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 maybe more than, every single other person,”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 “which is why we are fighting so hard to save it.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 61

5 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 “let me give the member some advice right off the top.”A lead-in to advice about conduct, not to the question of voting against Canada.
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 “I think that as a Liberal government member, she should stand up here and explain all the details about the fund:”A counter-demand that the member explain the fund, not an answer to why the party votes against Canada.
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 “exactly how it would work, who would run it and what it would do for Canadians who cannot afford to pay rent or their mortgage,”About the fund’s details and affordability, not the question of voting against Canada.
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 “or to feed themselves, people who have to ration their basics and live in sacrifice because that is what the government has made them do.”About the government’s effect on Canadians’ cost of living, not 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 “It is the member’s job to stand up to answer those questions.”A procedural counter-demand that the member answer, not an answer to the 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 · 89

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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we are fighting so hard to save it”An ongoing commitment with no action, measure or success condition named.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20