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Patty Hajdu

Liberal on The Economy 2026-05-28

109 words · 8 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Warren Steinley (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, what an out-of-touch answer that was. How arrogant can the Liberals get? Seriously, the topic on Tuesday on the most listened-to radio show in Saskatchewan was whether it is okay to steal food from grocery stores. Is stealing and microlooting okay in the breadbasket of Canada? After one year of the Liberal Prime Minister, Canadians are struggling so much that they need to steal food to feed their family. The Prime Minister did tell young people that they would have to make sacrifices. Was becoming a criminal to feed their family one of those sacrifices?”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 88%The question 6%Positioning 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 96 wordsit is unfortunate that the member stands up to vote against the very things that would help members in his province. For example, parents are now paying $10 a day for child care, saving up to $6,900 per child per year through early learning and child care.¹ The member has voted against the spring economic update, through which young people, apprentices, are going to get income top-ups as they take their training and become Red Seal tradespeople.² He has voted against Canada summer jobs.³ He has voted against food programs.⁴ He has voted against indexed benefits.⁵ The question · 6 wordsWhat would the member vote for? Positioning · 7 wordsThat is what his constituents are wondering.PositioningOff point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 91

1 of 9 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 “That is what his constituents are wondering.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

8 of 9 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 question asked.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “it is unfortunate that the member stands up to vote against the very things that would help members in his province.”An attack on the member’s votes, not an answer to the question about food costs.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “For example, parents are now paying $10 a day for child care, saving up to $6,900 per child per year through early learning and child care.”About child care savings, not the food affordability question raised.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “The member has voted against the spring economic update, through which young people, apprentices, are going to get income top-ups as they take their training and become Red Seal tradespeople.”About apprenticeship income top-ups and the member’s votes, not the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He has voted against Canada summer jobs.”An attack on the member’s voting record in place of an answer.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He has voted against food programs.”An attack on the member’s voting record rather than answering the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “He has voted against indexed benefits.”About the member’s votes on indexed benefits, not the question asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “What would the member vote for?”A rhetorical challenge to the questioner, not a response to the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That is what his constituents are wondering.”Continues the attack on the member rather than addressing the question about food costs.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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 · 5

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“parents are now paying $10 a day for child care, saving up to $6,900 per child per year”Under the federal-provincial child care program, parents are paying $10 a day for child care, saving up to $6,900 per child per year.search
2“The member has voted against the spring economic update”Warren Steinley voted against the spring economic update, which includes income top-ups for apprentices in training.search
3“He has voted against Canada summer jobs”Warren Steinley voted against the Canada summer jobs program’s funding.search
4“He has voted against food programs”Warren Steinley voted against food programs funding.search
5“He has voted against indexed benefits”Warren Steinley voted against indexed benefits legislation.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20