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Melissa Lantsman

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

54 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Kelly DeRidder (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, at a time when Canadians are barely getting by, here we are introducing another tax. I hear from residents all over my community about how they are barely getting by. I also have a very vibrant arts community in Kitchener Centre. I would like my colleague to dive a little deeper into the Conservative solution on how we could better support our arts industry, rather than adding another tax that Canadians cannot afford.”

Statement grade

B+

Average 82 / 100

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

Positioning 17%Claims 33%Reasoning 20%Promise 30%

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

Madam Speaker, Positioning · 9 wordsI think the Liberals often confuse spending and protecting.PositioningOff point Claims · 18 wordsThe Weeknd, James Carroll, Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live did not come from the CRTC content fund.¹ Reasoning · 11 wordsWhat protects Canadian culture and talent is the freedom to compete. Promise · 16 wordsWe will continue standing up for Canadian creators and their freedom to compete and express themselves.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I think the Liberals often confuse spending and protecting.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 81

1 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.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I think the Liberals often confuse spending and protecting.”A jab about Liberals confusing spending and protection, not the Conservative plan asked for.

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 · 67

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We will continue standing up for Canadian creators”The speaker commits her side to ongoing support with no actor’s measure, date or success condition named.

Claims · 1

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“did not come from the CRTC content fund”The Weeknd, James Carroll, Lorne Michaels and Saturday Night Live did not come from the CRTC content fund.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20