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Tamara Jansen

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

103 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to François-Philippe Champagne (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to be here to listen to the remarks of my colleague. If she wants to talk about affordability, I am sure she knows that the three things that concern Canadians are the price of rent, the price of food and the price of gas. I am sure she will go back to her constituents to say that Canada has taken the lead in helping Canadians with more affordable homes. I am sure she is going to talk to her constituents on June 5, when 12 million Canadians will get the boost they need to cope with the inflation we have seen in the price of food. I am sure she will say that the federal government removed the federal excise tax on gas. The question I have for the member is this: Is she asking the provinces to remove the taxes they have put on fuel across the nation? That is an interesting question. I would like the member to explain to the House what she is asking of the provinces.”

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.

Reasoning 6%Claims 85%Positioning 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 6 wordsthis ultimately comes down to priorities. Claims · 26 wordsThe government has become far too comfortable with collecting more money every time gas prices rise while pretending that higher costs are somehow beyond their control. Positioning · 9 wordsHowever, Canadians do not have the luxury of pretending.Positioning Claims · 62 wordsThey feel these costs every day when they buy groceries, commute to work, heat their homes or run a small business. Despite all the speeches and headlines, the Liberals are still refusing to take the simple steps that would provide immediate relief, which would be to remove all federal taxes on gas and diesel and to scrap the costly clean fuel standard.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 · 89

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “However, Canadians do not have the luxury of pretending.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 ultimately comes down to priorities.”States a general point about government priorities without addressing what is being asked of the provinces.
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 government has become far too comfortable with collecting more money every time gas prices rise while pretending that higher costs are somehow beyond their control.”About federal revenue from rising gas prices, not the question about provincial fuel taxes.
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 “However, Canadians do not have the luxury of pretending.”A general remark about Canadians’ situation, not an answer on the provinces’ role.
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 feel these costs every day when they buy groceries, commute to work, heat their homes or run a small business.”Lists household costs felt by Canadians, not what is being asked of the provinces.
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 “Despite all the speeches and headlines, the Liberals are still refusing to take the simple steps that would provide immediate relief,”Accuses the government of refusing relief but does not answer whether provinces are being asked to cut their taxes.
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 be to remove all federal taxes on gas and diesel and to scrap the costly clean fuel standard.”Restates the motion’s federal tax measures, staying on the subject without answering the question about provinces.

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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20