Analysis · Debate question · beta

Michael Barrett

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-26

61 words · 2 sentences · 3 clauses

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 84%The question 16%

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

Mr. Chair, Claims · 51 wordsthe minister told Canadians that he had a conflict of interest screen because he believed there would be one if he participated in debates, discussions, decisions or votes related to Alto, ¹but the minister’s department then hired an outside contractor for the budget who appears to have been connected to Alto.² The question · 10 wordsDid a conflict of interest screen apply to that contractor?

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

Respect · 100

Nothing lost points on 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.

Clarity · 100

Nothing lost points on Clarity.

Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.

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“the minister told Canadians that he had a conflict of interest screen”The finance minister said he had a conflict of interest screen regarding matters related to Alto.search
2“the minister’s department then hired an outside contractor for the budget”The Department of Finance hired an outside contractor for the budget that appears connected to Alto.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20