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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on Youth 2026-05-07

81 words · 3 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, young Canadians are working hard, getting an education and trying to build a future. However, after 11 years of costly Liberal policies, they are still struggling to find good jobs. The Fraser Institute reports youth unemployment has surged to almost 19%, with young Canadians unemployed longer than at any other point since the records began. When will the Prime Minister stop being just another costly Liberal and end his credit card budgeting so young people in Oshawa and across Canada can afford to work, eat and get ahead?”

Statement grade

75 / 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 37%The ask 49%Positioning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 30 wordsI had the honour of being at the BCIT, the B.C. Institute of Technology, earlier this week to talk about 100,000 jobs for young Canadians to build homes and infrastructure.¹² The ask · 40 wordsThe members opposite have an opportunity to support the spring economic update, which would dedicate $6 billion to training young Canadians to be part of our economy and to build the affordable housing that we need to house young Canadians.³ Positioning · 11 wordsIt is a great opportunity for us to build Canada strong.PositioningPartly on 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 · 82

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is a great opportunity for us to build Canada strong.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

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.

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 had the honour of being at the BCIT, the B.C. Institute of Technology, earlier this week to talk about 100,000 jobs for young Canadians to build homes and infrastructure.”About government visits and jobs announcements for youth, not when its borrowing will end.
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 “The members opposite have an opportunity to support the spring economic update,”An appeal to members to support the economic update, not the timing asked about on credit-card budgeting.
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 “which would dedicate $6 billion to training young Canadians to be part of our economy and to build the affordable housing that we need to house young Canadians.”About training and housing funds in the update, not the borrowing the question asked to end.
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 “It is a great opportunity for us to build Canada strong.”A general slogan about building Canada, not an answer to the question asked.

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“I had the honour of being at the BCIT, the B.C. Institute of Technology, earlier this week”Gregor Robertson visited the British Columbia Institute of Technology earlier this week before May 7, 2026.search
2“to talk about 100,000 jobs for young Canadians to build homes and infrastructure”The government has announced a plan for 100,000 jobs for young Canadians to build homes and infrastructure.search
3“which would dedicate $6 billion to training young Canadians”The spring economic update would dedicate $6 billion to training young Canadians.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20