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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-04

102 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Jasraj Hallan (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the only leader in the entire G20 to force their country into a recession is the Liberal Prime Minister. He forced the same 2.2 million Canadians to pay for his lavish 200,000 dollars’ worth of meals on just three flights. In fact, he spent more on salmon on those three flights than what an average family will spend on groceries for the entire year. He is forcing Canadians to sacrifice so that he can stuff his face with crème brûlée. Will he stand up on his two feet and tell us, is this a technical recession or a full-blown Liberal one?”

Statement grade

Average 61 / 100

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

Aside 34%Claims 27%Promise 38%

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

Mr. Speaker, Aside · 19 wordsI am happy, because we had a nice exchange this morning at the finance committee on this very issue.¹Aside Claims · 28 wordsEvery time the Prime Minister travels somewhere, he comes back and tells his ministers about the investments and the economic opportunities that are coming back to this country.Partly on point Aside · 16 wordsIt keeps us very busy, thanks very much. For my part, I hope he travels more, AsidePromise · 39 wordsbecause we will be building more infrastructure, we will be building more ports, we will be building more railways, we will be building more bridges, we will be building this country strong and we will be building it well.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
VagueMuch of this statement used imprecise wording, lacked details on timing or responsibility, or made broad claims without support.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 59

4 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 happy,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “because we had a nice exchange this morning at the finance committee on this very issue.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “It keeps us very busy, thanks very much.”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “For my part, I hope he travels more,”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

4 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.

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 “because we had a nice exchange this morning at the finance committee on this very issue.”About a committee exchange on the topic, not the recession question asked.
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 “Every time the Prime Minister travels somewhere, he comes back and tells his ministers about the investments and the economic opportunities that are coming back to this country.”About the Prime Minister’s travel bringing investments, not whether there is a recession.
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 “For my part, I hope he travels more,”Hopes for more travel to fund infrastructure, without addressing the recession question.
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 “because we will be building more infrastructure, we will be building more ports, we will be building more railways, we will be building more bridges, we will be building this country strong and we will be building it well.”Lists infrastructure building plans, not the recession asked about.

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 · 38

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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will be building this country strong and we will be building it well”A sweeping commitment with no project, date, measure or success condition attached.

Claims · 1

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“a nice exchange this morning at the finance committee on this very issue”On June 4, 2026, the finance committee held an exchange that morning on the issue of the Prime Minister’s travel spending.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20