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Kody Blois

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-05

227 words · 10 sentences · 14 clauses

Replying to Kurt Holman (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member opposite mentioned vision. If this is the Liberal government’s vision, I find quite concerning, especially as I represent the people of London—Fanshawe, but it is also concerning for the region of London. We are talking about the affordability crisis and the cost of living crisis, and London’s 9.1% unemployment is the highest in Canada. That is a concern also. Also with regard to vision, especially for the people who have to utilize the food bank, what we do tell the people in the lineup of the food bank about when the Prime Minister is going to come through and solve the tariff issue?”

Statement grade

C–

55 / 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 31%Claims 42%Procedure 6%The ask 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 26 wordsI will leave it to the Canadian people to decide whether or not the Prime Minister and the government have the vision they are looking for.Positioning Claims · 25 wordsI would remind my hon. colleague that according to basic statistics right now, almost 70% of Canadians approve of the general direction of the government.¹Off point Procedure · 14 wordsIt is not for me to say and perhaps not for him to say.Procedure Positioning · 18 wordsWe obviously wear different partisan-coloured shirts in the House, so to speak, but I believe, in the context, PositioningClaims · 36 wordsand I have travelled across this country, that Canadians believe in the vision the Prime Minister is putting forward.²Off point We obviously understand that right now this is a difficult context of sectors that are being impacted, Positioning · 26 wordsand I would suggest that it is through no fault of the government. We did not walk in wanting this. We are dealing with the circumstances.Positioning Claims · 34 wordsWhen I think about businesses in London, I think about the defence sector and the investments we are making that can help support business in London and help support people who are being impacted.Vague promise The ask · 48 wordsWith respect to affordability, I would ask the member to support the programs we are putting in place for some of the most vulnerable people. Accordingly, it is important for him to jump on board to support the government for some of the people who are being impacted.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 53

8 of 22 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 will leave it to the Canadian people to decide whether or not the Prime Minister and the government have the vision they are looking for.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “It is not for me to say and perhaps not for him to say.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We obviously wear different partisan-coloured shirts in the House,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “so to speak,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but I believe, in the context,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and I would suggest that it is through no fault of the government.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We did not walk in wanting this.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “We are dealing with the circumstances.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 25

13 of 22 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 will leave it to the Canadian people to decide whether or not the Prime Minister and the government have the vision they are looking for.”Defers judgment of the government’s vision to voters instead of addressing the tariff 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 “I would remind my hon. colleague that according to basic statistics right now, almost 70% of Canadians approve of the general direction of the government.”Cites approval ratings for the government, not the tariff issue asked about.
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 obviously wear different partisan-coloured shirts in the House,”A comment about partisan differences, not the tariff 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 “so to speak,”A figure of speech completing the aside on partisan shirts.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but I believe, in the context,”A framing phrase for the aside about partisanship, not the tariff 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 “and I have travelled across this country, that Canadians believe in the vision the Prime Minister is putting forward.”Praise of the Prime Minister’s vision rather than an answer on the tariffs.
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 obviously understand that right now this is a difficult context of sectors that are being impacted,”Acknowledges sectors are being impacted by tariffs but does not say when the issue will be solved.
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 I would suggest that it is through no fault of the government.”Argues the government is not at fault for the tariff situation without addressing when it will be resolved.
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 did not walk in wanting this.”Repeats that the government did not want the circumstances, not when the tariff issue will be solved.
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 dealing with the circumstances.”States the government is dealing with the circumstances but gives no timeline or answer on resolving the tariffs.
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 “When I think about businesses in London, I think about the defence sector and the investments we are making that can help support business in London and help support people who are being impacted.”Points to defence investments supporting London businesses rather than addressing when the tariff issue will be solved.
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 “With respect to affordability, I would ask the member to support the programs we are putting in place for some of the most vulnerable people.”Turns to affordability programs and asks the member’s support, not the tariff 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 “Accordingly, it is important for him to jump on board to support the government for some of the people who are being impacted.”Urges support for government programs for affected people without answering when the tariffs will be resolved.

Respect · 100

0 of 22 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 · 76

1 of 22 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 “the investments we are making”The commitment names no measure, amount or date, so it cannot be checked later.

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“almost 70% of Canadians approve of the general direction of the government”Almost 70% of Canadians approve of the general direction of the federal government as of May 2026.search
2“I have travelled across this country”Kody Blois has travelled across Canada.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20