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Billy Morin

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

157 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Costas Menegakis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it is a little rich for the Liberal government to be talking down a very important motion like the one we are putting through today, which would, of course, eliminate all taxes on fuel and all taxes on gas for the entire year, especially given the fact that the government has created the highest housing costs in the history of the country. The government has the highest fuel and gas prices that we have ever seen in the country. The government has created the worst food affordability record of all the G7 countries. We have completed two weeks in our constituencies and met with residents in our ridings. I wonder if the member could share whether the residents in his riding are feeling the same thing that I have heard in my riding, which, of course, is an abysmal thing that families are facing, that they cannot make ends meet. I wonder if he is hearing the same thing, or if it is somewhat different in that part of the country.”

Statement grade

Average 91 / 100

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

Claims 70%Anecdote 17%Reasoning 13%

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Mr. Speaker, Claims · 81 wordsthis is about Canada, whether it is the east coast, the northern reaches of our country, the west coast or where I am from, in Edmonton, Alberta. He is from Ontario.¹ In Alberta, I heard the same thing. Last week, doing town halls and going to the Westend Seniors Activity Centre, I heard from seniors that they are picking and choosing when to go see their grandkids, when to get out of the house and when to engage with their community.² Anecdote · 26 wordsWhat I learned from the elders and the seniors back in my own home community is that if one does not use it, one loses it.Anecdote Claims · 29 wordsThese are members who are stuck at home and slowly going the way that they did not wish for their retirement, being shut in.Partly on point Gas prices can affect that. Reasoning · 21 wordsGas prices can make life more affordable for seniors, the most important people who deserve an affordable life across our country.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 77

1 of 3 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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “What I learned from the elders and the seniors back in my own home community is that if one does not use it, one loses it.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 87

2 of 3 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 “What I learned from the elders and the seniors back in my own home community is that if one does not use it, one loses it.”About seniors’ general advice on staying active, not the affordability concerns 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 “These are members who are stuck at home and slowly going the way that they did not wish for their retirement, being shut in.”About seniors’ isolation and retirement, not what residents say about costs.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 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“He is from Ontario”Costas Menegakis, the member asking the question in this May 26, 2026 debate, represents a riding in Ontario.search
2“Last week, doing town halls and going to the Westend Seniors Activity Centre”Billy Morin held town halls and visited the Westend Seniors Activity Centre in the week before May 26, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20