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Carlos Leitão

Liberal on The Economy 2026-05-29

31 words · 6 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Gérard Deltell (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, there is a misunderstanding. How can the parliamentary secretary say something that is in no way based in reality? Is my colleague familiar with Statistics Canada? It just so happens that it is part of the Government of Canada. Statistics Canada states that Canada is in a recession and that it is the only G7 country in this situation. While all G7 countries are facing the same challenges, Canada has the worst record and is the only country in a recession. How can the parliamentary secretary say the opposite of the truth? Canadians have had enough of this sort of lie.”

Statement grade

30 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Aside 13%Positioning 52%Procedure 35%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 4 wordsI am very surprised.AsideOff point Some hon. members: Oh, oh! Positioning · 16 wordsI believe this is straight harassment from that side.Unearned certainty It is trying to shut me up.PositioningOff point Procedure · 11 wordsYou cannot do that. We are supposed to be able to— ProcedureSome hon. members: Oh, oh!

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 0

5 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.

A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “I am very surprised.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I believe this is straight harassment from that side.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “It is trying to shut me up.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “You cannot do that.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “We are supposed to be able to—”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

3 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 “I am very surprised.”A reaction of surprise at the exchange, not addressing the recession 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 “I believe this is straight harassment from that side.”About the conduct of members across the floor, not the recession 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 “It is trying to shut me up.”About being interrupted in the chamber, not the recession question.

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 · 43

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “I believe this is straight harassment”Asserts a characterization as established fact without citing any evidence.

Claims · 0

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20