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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Finance 2026-05-08

98 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Roman Baber (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, after one year, Canadians see that all the promises are broken and all the fancy speeches were just an illusion. With the Prime Minister, it is more costs, more taxes, more debt and more unemployment. The Prime Minister is just another Liberal. After a decade of deficits, taxes and debt, Canada has the lowest investment per worker, the second-lowest productivity and second-highest unemployment in the G7. The Liberals will add $1 trillion of debt by the turn of this decade, but Canadians will pay this credit card through more inflation and more taxes. Why will the Liberal Prime Minister not stop swiping the national credit card so Canadians can afford to live?”

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 93%Procedure 7%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 91 wordsthe member said “more taxes”. This government has only reduced taxes. We have cut, capped and suspended many taxes and we have enhanced tax deductions for millions of Canadian families, workers and businesses.¹ We have also protected federal benefits that Canadians rely on and added new benefits like the groceries and essentials benefit, ²which will help families with about $1,900 this year to help with the cost of groceries.³ We are also making it easier for Canadians to file their taxes so they can access those benefits through automated tax filing.⁴Partly on point Procedure · 7 wordsThat shows a clear commitment to addressing—Procedure

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 · 90

1 of 7 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 shows a clear commitment to addressing—”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 45

6 of 7 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 “the member said “more taxes”.”Takes up the taxes claim in the question, not the debt and spending it asked about.
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 “This government has only reduced taxes.”Speaks to the government’s tax record, not the debt 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 “We have cut, capped and suspended many taxes and we have enhanced tax deductions for millions of Canadian families, workers and businesses.”Lists tax cuts and deductions, not an answer on stopping debt accumulation.
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 have also protected federal benefits that Canadians rely on and added new benefits like the groceries and essentials benefit,”About federal benefits, not the debt and spending the question raised.
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 will help families with about $1,900 this year to help with the cost of groceries.”Gives a figure for a benefits program, not the debt 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 “We are also making it easier for Canadians to file their taxes so they can access those benefits through automated tax filing.”About tax filing ease, not the debt and affordability question.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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 · 4

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“cut, capped and suspended many taxes”The Liberal government has cut, capped and suspended many taxes and enhanced tax deductions for millions of Canadian families, workers and businesses.search
2“added new benefits like the groceries and essentials benefit”The federal government added a new benefit called the groceries and essentials benefit.search
3“help families with about $1,900 this year”The groceries and essentials benefit will help families with about $1,900 in 2026.search
4“access those benefits through automated tax filing”The federal government is making it easier for Canadians to file their taxes through automated tax filing so they can access benefits.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20