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Joanne Thompson

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-02

68 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Jonathan Rowe (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, a recession is two consecutive quarters of economic decline. The Prime Minister has had three of his four quarters in decline. That puts Canada as the only G7 country in recession. While the Liberals are in denial, the facts do not lie. There are more small businesses in Canada closing than opening. More than half of small business owners do not recommend opening a business. When will the Liberals at least admit that their policies put Canada into a recession?”

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 82%Positioning 18%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 56 wordsI want to celebrate the apprenticeship program, a program that is focused on getting young people trained to Red Seal status, with support at every step along that process.¹ We are building the economy with almost $1 billion for small craft harbours and support for our rural communities, ²as well as an economic boost for communities. Positioning · 12 wordsThat is what Canadians expect, and that is what we are delivering.PositioningOff point

At a glance

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

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

2 of 7 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 Canadians expect,”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 “and that is what we are delivering.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 0

5 of 7 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 want to celebrate the apprenticeship program, a program that is focused on getting young people trained to Red Seal status, with support at every step along that process.”Praises the government’s apprenticeship program instead of addressing whether its policies caused the recession.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are building the economy with almost $1 billion for small craft harbours and support for our rural communities,”Touts government spending on small craft harbours and rural support, not the recession 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 “as well as an economic boost for communities.”General praise of economic boosts for communities, not the recession 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 “That is what Canadians expect,”Praise of the government’s own performance rather than 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 “and that is what we are delivering.”Praise of the government’s own delivery rather than addressing the recession question.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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 · 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“the apprenticeship program, a program that is focused on getting young people trained to Red Seal status”The federal government runs an apprenticeship program focused on training young people to Red Seal status with support throughout the process.search
2“almost $1 billion for small craft harbours”The government is providing almost $1 billion for small craft harbours and rural community support.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20