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Joanne Thompson

Liberal on Taxation 2026-05-05

80 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Carol Anstey (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, that simply does not answer the question. Families in Newfoundland and Labrador deserve better than her talking points. They know that the math does not add up. Oil prices are the same as they were a decade ago, but the price at the pump is skyrocketing because of a weak dollar and higher Liberal taxes. Our economy is struggling. Our dollar is devalued. Therefore, energy and food cost more. This is a made-in-Canada cost of living crisis fuelled by the Prime Minister. Enough with the excuses and the illusions. When will they adopt our plan, remove all of the taxes on all of the gas for all of the year, unblock our oil and gas production—”

Statement grade

C+

Average 67 / 100

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

Claims 81%Positioning 19%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 65 wordsI would advise the member opposite to read the spring economic update.¹ In that update, she will find a list of supports that mean real support for Canadians, particularly in her riding: help for young people and apprentices, real dollars to help our young people get through programs, continued support for families and for seniors, Vague promiseand also continued support to help grow our rural communities.Partly on pointVague promise Positioning · 15 wordsI would advise the member to read the document and to stop these nonsense notes.PositioningOff 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 · 77

1 of 8 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 “I would advise the member to read the document and to stop these nonsense notes.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 37

5 of 8 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 “I would advise the member opposite to read the spring economic update.”Points to a different document instead of addressing when gas taxes will be removed.
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 that update, she will find a list of supports that mean real support for Canadians, particularly in her riding:”About general supports in the economic update, not the removal of gas taxes 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 “help for young people and apprentices, real dollars to help our young people get through programs, continued support for families and for seniors,”Lists supports for young people, families and seniors, not the gas tax 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 “and also continued support to help grow our rural communities.”About rural support measures, not the removal of gas taxes asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I would advise the member to read the document and to stop these nonsense notes.”A jab at the member’s notes rather than any answer on gas taxes.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 53

2 of 8 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 “continued support for families and for seniors”A commitment to continue support that names no measure, actor or date.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “continued support to help grow our rural communities”A commitment with no actor, date or measure named.

Claims · 1

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“read the spring economic update”The government issued a spring economic update in 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20