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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on Taxation 2026-05-06

18 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the member for Whitby can call me delusional, but he is clearly not living in the real world. If global oil prices were the same 12 years ago, and Canadians were paying 45¢ less, then they clearly do not explain today’s sky-high gas prices. Our gas prices are a made-in-Canada problem, driven by the Liberals’ newly named carbon tax and a weak dollar caused by a weak economy. Will the Liberals take our common-sense plan, unblock our oil and gas production and make Canada affordable and strong at home?”

Statement grade

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

Claims 61%Positioning 39%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 11 wordsthe reason for high gas prices is a war in Iran.¹ Positioning · 7 wordsThey do not seem to understand this— PositioningPartly on pointSome hon. members: Oh, oh!

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 60

1 of 2 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 “They do not seem to understand this—”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 79

1 of 2 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 “They do not seem to understand this—”It is a jab at the questioner’s understanding and stops before addressing the question itself.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 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“the reason for high gas prices is a war in Iran”The minister asserted that the cause of high gas prices is a war in Iran.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20