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Randy Hoback

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

183 words · 16 sentences · 20 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, it is interesting. The Conservatives want the government to take some specific actions, yet when we take actions to support the issue of affordability, the Conservatives vote against them. Let me give a good example. I hope the member can relate to a problem that has been around for generations. When I was first elected in 1988, people were talking about children not being able to learn on empty stomachs. This Prime Minister and this government have made a permanent national food program for our schools. Does the member see it as a positive thing, on the issue of affordability, that young children have meals while they are at school?”

Statement grade

76 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Positioning 46%Claims 5%Reasoning 49%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 36 wordsI know the sincerity of the hon. member’s heart.Partly on point His approach to it is one way of approaching it. Is it the right way? Is it the most efficient way? That is where we would differ.Positioning Claims · 10 wordsThe need is there. There is no question about it. Reasoning · 53 wordsHowever, I would like to make sure that families have good jobs, high-paying jobs, so they do not have to go to the federal government for a food program. I would like to make sure that they keep that money in their back pocket, so that they can spend it as they choose. Positioning · 33 wordsThat is the difference between the Conservative approach and the Liberal approach. Liberals would like to create a new bureaucracy, and they would like to dole out the money as they see fit.Positioning Reasoning · 36 wordsNo, people should keep their money, so they can spend it as they see fit. They worked hard to earn it. While we understand that the issues are there, there are different ways of approaching it. Positioning · 15 wordsOur way makes more sense. That is why we should do it the Conservative way.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 95% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 46

10 of 11 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 “I know the sincerity of the hon. member’s heart.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “His approach to it is one way of approaching it.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Is it the right way?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Is it the most efficient way?”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is where we would differ.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is the difference between the Conservative approach and the Liberal approach.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Liberals would like to create a new bureaucracy,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “and they would like to dole out the money as they see fit.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “Our way makes more sense.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is why we should do it the Conservative way.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 96

1 of 11 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 “I know the sincerity of the hon. member’s heart.”A personal compliment to the member, not an answer to the question.

Respect · 100

0 of 11 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 11 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