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Nathalie Provost

Liberal on Finance 2026-05-07

97 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Richard Martel (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canadians have $1.475 trillion on the national credit card. Because of the Liberal debt, seniors have to choose between groceries and medication, and young families cannot afford a home. Despite this Liberal Prime Minister’s illusions, it is always the same thing. He is just another costly Liberal. When will he stop governing for bankers and start governing for Canadians?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Procedure 21%Claims 79%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 16 wordsthat is an important question. The word “illusions” has been used a number of times now.Procedure Claims · 15 wordsIt is not an illusion that Canadians in my riding are benefiting from multiple programs. Procedure · 4 wordsIt is a reality.ProcedureUnearned certainty Claims · 62 wordsThe Canada groceries and essentials benefit is not an illusion. It provides $1,890 per year for a family of four.¹ Canadians will be receiving it in a few days.² They will see that it is concrete and that it is helping them. That is what we are doing right now: helping Canadians in the short term and investing for the long term.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 74

3 of 4 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “that is an important question.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “The word “illusions” has been used a number of times now.”Procedure or throat-clearing: 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 a reality.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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

1 of 4 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “It is a reality”The phrase asserts certainty as a fact without pointing to any source or evidence in the statement itself.

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“$1,890 per year for a family of four”The Canada groceries and essentials benefit provides $1,890 per year for a family of four.search
2“Canadians will be receiving it in a few days”Payments of the Canada groceries and essentials benefit were scheduled to be issued to Canadians within days of May 7, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20