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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Finance 2026-04-30

100 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Andrew Scheer (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, workers are tired of seeing their paycheques devalued by Liberal inflation. That is what workers are saying across this country. However, after nearly a decade of the costly Liberal government, Canadians are maxed out while the Prime Minister has maxed out the country’s credit card. If we want to play the quote game, do not take my word for it. Even The Globe and Mail wrote, “the Trudeau government did all sorts of things that steadily made matters worse, fiscally and economically speaking, the [new Prime Minister’s] government will do almost nothing to make them better.” Again, will these Liberals stop with the credit card budgeting so that Canadians can afford to live?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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.

Claims 68%Promise 32%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 68 wordsour spring economic update is making very smart investments and making life more affordable for Canadians. The opposition does not seem to ever want to talk about affordable housing and the success that we are having, bringing rents down for 18 months in a row.¹ In this update, we can see up to 100,000 Canadian workers who are going to help build affordable housing for decades to come.² Promise · 32 wordsWe are going to make sure life is more affordable, especially for young Canadians looking for that first-time homebuyers’ tax break and the ability to have a career building homes for Canadians.Partly on pointVague promise

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 5 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

4 of 5 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 “our spring economic update is making very smart investments and making life more affordable for Canadians.”About the update’s affordability investments, not whether the deficit spending asked about will stop.
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 “The opposition does not seem to ever want to talk about affordable housing and the success that we are having, bringing rents down for 18 months in a row.”About housing and rents, touching affordability but not the deficit question put.
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 “In this update, we can see up to 100,000 Canadian workers who are going to help build affordable housing for decades to come.”About workers building affordable housing, not the credit card budgeting 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 “We are going to make sure life is more affordable, especially for young Canadians looking for that first-time homebuyers’ tax break and the ability to have a career building homes for Canadians.”About affordability measures for young Canadians, not the deficit spending asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 61

1 of 5 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 going to make sure life is more affordable”The commitment names no specific measure, date or success condition for how affordability will be achieved.

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“bringing rents down for 18 months in a row”Rents in Canada have been falling for 18 months in a row.search
2“up to 100,000 Canadian workers”The spring 2026 economic update projects up to 100,000 Canadian workers helping build affordable housing.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20