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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on Finance 2026-05-01

84 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, there is nothing more important than having enough to eat. After 10 years of Liberal governance, the situation here in Canada is terrible. One in three Canadians has to borrow money to put food on the table. Some 2.2 million Canadians are visiting food banks every month. What is really heartbreaking is that one in three children has to go to a food bank. That does not make any sense. Now, the Prime Minister has just tabled a $67‑billion deficit. Will he admit that he is yet another costly Liberal and that Canadians are now paying the price for that?”

Statement grade

75 / 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 14%Claims 73%Reasoning 13%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 12 wordsof course, issues related to the cost of food are very important.Positioning Claims · 61 wordsWe are all saddened by the fact that some Canadian families have to turn to food banks to put food on the table. That is why we are making significant investments in social programs that help families, including the Canada child benefit.² Thousands of families in every riding are getting thousands of dollars to help them get through these tough times.¹ Reasoning · 11 wordsSocial programs are important and they are what sets Canada apart—Partly on 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 · 82

1 of 6 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 “of course, issues related to the cost of food are very important.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

5 of 6 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 “of course, issues related to the cost of food are very important.”It acknowledges food costs matter but does not address the admission asked for.
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 all saddened by the fact that some Canadian families have to turn to food banks to put food on the table.”It expresses concern about food bank use without answering what was 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 “That is why we are making significant investments in social programs that help families, including the Canada child benefit.”It cites social program investments instead of addressing the deficit admission sought.
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 “Thousands of families in every riding are getting thousands of dollars to help them get through these tough times.”It describes the child benefit’s reach without responding to what was 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 “Social programs are important and they are what sets Canada apart—”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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“Thousands of families in every riding are getting thousands of dollars”Thousands of families in every federal riding are receiving thousands of dollars through the Canada child benefit.search
2“the Canada child benefit”The Canada child benefit is a federal social program that helps families.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20