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Kelly DeRidder

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

122 words · 9 sentences · 10 clauses

Replying to Andréanne Larouche (Bloc Québécois)

“Mr. Speaker, today once again, we see the Conservatives drawing conclusions. I just returned from a constituency week. Naturally, people talked to me about inflation, about increasing food bank use and about increasing homelessness. They talked to me about all of that. However, what we are debating today would not help any of these people. In fact, $2.4 billion was lost as a result of the Liberals’ decision to suspend the excise tax until September. This measure only resulted in $59 for the lowest-income households. In the end, that is not what they need. They need more meaningful solutions. What does my colleague think? Where will that money come from in the end? With today’s motion, the Conservative Party wants to increase the deficit without explaining where it will make cuts. Economically, that does not add up. However, if she wants to talk about other ways to help people in need and increase the income of seniors who are living on the streets, we are willing to discuss that.”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Thanks 16%Procedure 2%Claims 26%Reasoning 56%

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

Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 19 wordsI would thank my hon. colleague for the question, but I do not think there was one in there.Thanks Procedure · 3 wordsLet me respond.Procedure Claims · 11 wordsI agree completely that affordability is an actual crisis right now. Reasoning · 51 wordsWe are not saying that this measure is going to fix everything. We are saying that it is a start. It is something that can be done for Canadians to tell them that we are listening to them and that we know they are struggling. It is something we can do. Claims · 21 wordsI will also agree with the statement, though, that the current measure the Liberals have taken is only a half measure. Reasoning · 17 wordsIt is not really going to do anything to significantly impact Canadians, their chequebooks and their pockets.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 · 77

3 of 10 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “I would thank my hon. colleague for the question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “but I do not think there was one in there.”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Let me respond.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

7 of 10 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 agree completely that affordability is an actual crisis right now.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 not saying that this measure is going to fix everything.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 saying that it is a start.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 something that can be done for Canadians to tell them that we are listening to them and that we know they are struggling.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 something we can do.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 will also agree with the statement, though, that the current measure the Liberals have taken is only a half measure.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
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 not really going to do anything to significantly impact Canadians, their chequebooks and their pockets.”On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 10 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