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Gérard Deltell

Conservative on Finance 2026-05-01

97 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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

Thanks 32%Claims 47%The question 21%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 31 wordsthe parliamentary secretary knows very well that I have a great deal of respect for him because, when he was a member of the provincial government, he ran a zero deficit.¹Thanks Claims · 46 wordsHowever, he is currently a member of a government that has run up a $67‑billion deficit.² The problem is that these Liberals have launched all kinds of programs over the past 10 years, all with zero results. Some 2.2 million Canadians are going to food banks.³ The question · 20 wordsIs the parliamentary secretary proud of how poorly his colleagues are handling things, considering how well he managed Quebec’s affairs?

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 61

1 of 1 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 “the parliamentary secretary knows very well that I have a great deal of respect for him because, when he was a member of the provincial government, he ran a zero deficit.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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 · 3

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“when he was a member of the provincial government, he ran a zero deficit”The parliamentary secretary being addressed ran a zero deficit while a member of the Quebec provincial government.search
2“a government that has run up a $67‑billion deficit”Canada’s federal deficit under the current Liberal government reached $67 billion.search
3“2.2 million Canadians are going to food banks”2.2 million Canadians use food banks.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20