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Nathalie Provost

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-02

100 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Bernard Généreux (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, Canada is the only G7 country in a recession. Yesterday, my colleague on the other side responded by trying to convince us that their approach is working. She said, “It is working.” However, a tremendous number of people back home are telling me that they feel a lump in their throat when they get to the supermarket checkout, praying that the payment will go through, because they are not sure there is enough money in their account. How can she say it is working when a rich country like Canada is forced to rely on food banks to feed its people?”

Statement grade

A–

Average 85 / 100

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

Claims 86%Positioning 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 69 wordsyes, it is working. It is working so well that, when I meet with people in my riding, they know that we are working hard to tackle the extremely difficult circumstances faced by my esteemed colleague’s constituents.Vague promise They know that the Canada groceries and essentials benefit is a decision we have made and that it is working for them.¹ It is a decision that the Conservatives did not support.² Positioning · 14 wordsWhen we support the economy through investment, the Conservatives are nowhere to be seen.Positioning Claims · 17 wordsThey vote against it. Our constituents know that our approach is serious and that it will work.

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this answer, 100% addressed the question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

1 of 2 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 “When we support the economy through investment, the Conservatives are nowhere to be seen.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 2 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 · 60

1 of 2 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 are working hard to tackle”The speaker commits her side to effort without naming any measure, date 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“the Canada groceries and essentials benefit is a decision we have made”The government has made the decision to create the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search
2“It is a decision that the Conservatives did not support.”The Conservative Party did not support the Canada groceries and essentials benefit.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20