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Ernie Klassen

Liberal on Finance 2026-05-01

79 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Jonathan Rowe (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, there is nothing worse than going to the post office and looking forward to a friendly letter but getting nothing but a dreaded credit card bill. That is exactly how the federal budget went. Canadians thought they were going to get a responsible budget from a new government. Instead, they were hit with a costly credit card bill. The only thing new was that they doubled Justin Trudeau’s deficit. Canadians do not want a double-double deficit. They want to be able to afford a double-double coffee. When will the Liberals get spending under control?”

Statement grade

30 / 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 58%Thanks 35%Promise 6%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 30 wordslast week the minister was pleased to publish the “What We Heard” report from the food fishery survey.¹ This was the largest survey done by DFO, with over 9,500 participants.²Off point Thanks · 28 wordsWe want to thank everyone who responded to the survey in order to allow us to work better for the people of the member across the aisle’s statement.Thanks Claims · 16 wordsOur government knows how important the food fishery is in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.³ Promise · 5 wordsWe need to get this—Off 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 · 59

1 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “We want to thank everyone who responded to the survey in order to allow us to work better for the people of the member across the aisle’s statement.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “last week the minister was pleased to publish the “What We Heard” report from the food fishery survey.”About a food fishery survey report, not about government spending.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “This was the largest survey done by DFO, with over 9,500 participants.”About the survey’s participation numbers, not the deficit 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 “Our government knows how important the food fishery is in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.”About the importance of the food fishery in Newfoundland and Labrador, not spending control.
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 need to get this—”A cut-off remark that does not address the spending question.

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 · 100

0 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.

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“last week the minister was pleased to publish the “What We Heard” report from the food fishery survey”The minister published the “What We Heard” report from the food fishery survey in late April 2026.search
2“the largest survey done by DFO, with over 9,500 participants”The food fishery survey was the largest survey done by DFO and had over 9,500 participants.search
3“how important the food fishery is in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador”The food fishery takes place in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20