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Kristina Tesser Derksen

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-05-28

109 words · 5 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Tony Baldinelli (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the hon. member for her description of the excellence, the talent and the workforce that have been created. I had the pleasure of working for the Ontario government in 1995 when we came forward with the Ontario film and tax credit. We have generous tax credits provincially and federally, which have allowed the excellence of that industry to grow. However, does the member not think that the ruling from the CRTC, the penalizing of the revenues up to 15% and the tax that will flow because of it, lead to penalizing the industry and to the loss of jobs and expertise? It is a competitive business. Production companies are being told to go to the United States. Would we lose because of this move?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 87 / 100

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

Claims 29%Promise 6%Reasoning 63%Procedure 1%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 19 wordsin my riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South, there has actually been quite an active growth in film production, ¹Promise · 7 wordsand we want to keep it going.Partly on pointVague promise Reasoning · 19 wordsFirst, I would comment that my colleague might want to review the legal definition of what a tax is. Claims · 13 wordsThis is not in fact a tax. It is a Canadian programming expenditure.² Procedure · 1 wordsSecond, ProcedureReasoning · 50 wordsas far as encouraging film and production goes, yes, it is definitely important that we incentivize, but it is also important that we level the playing field so Canadian artists have the ability to have their stories heard and have their stories reach us in our living rooms at home.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 99

1 of 6 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “Second,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 59

4 of 6 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 “in my riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South, there has actually been quite an active growth in film production,”About film production growth in the member’s own riding, not the question about the CRTC ruling’s effects.
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 “and we want to keep it going.”A wish to keep local production going without addressing the ruling or the concerns raised.
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 “as far as encouraging film and production goes, yes, it is definitely important that we incentivize,”About the general importance of incentives for film and production, not the ruling’s effects or whether it will cost jobs.
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 “but it is also important that we level the playing field so Canadian artists have the ability to have their stories heard and have their stories reach us in our living rooms at home.”About supporting Canadian artists and levelling the playing field, without answering whether the ruling will penalize the industry.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 91

1 of 6 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 want to keep it going”A commitment to continued support with no named action, date, measure or success condition.

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“there has actually been quite an active growth in film production”In the riding of Milton East—Halton Hills South there has been significant growth in film production.search
2“It is a Canadian programming expenditure”The CRTC’s May 2026 requirement on streaming services is a Canadian programming expenditure requirement rather than a tax.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20