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Claims · 4
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Mr. Chair, Claims · 41 words the government claimed that suspending the gas tax would save Canadians 10¢ a litre.1 When the suspension came into effect, the national average gas price was $1.69 a litre.2 Today, it is $1.83 a litre, 3 and $2 a litre in Vancouver.4 The question · 17 words Does the minister believe that oil companies are pocketing at least some portion of the tax cut?
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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
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Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Respect · 100
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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
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Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Claims · 4
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1 “the government claimed that suspending the gas tax would save Canadians 10¢ a litre” The government claimed that suspending the gas tax would save Canadians 10 cents a litre. search 2 “When the suspension came into effect, the national average gas price was $1.69 a litre” The national average gas price was $1.69 a litre when the gas tax suspension came into effect. search 3 “Today, it is $1.83 a litre” As of May 26, 2026, the national average gas price in Canada is $1.83 a litre. search 4 “$2 a litre in Vancouver” As of May 26, 2026, gas in Vancouver costs $2 a litre. search
