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Leslie Church

Liberal on Adjournment Proceedings 2026-06-04

136 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Cathay Wagantall (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I am sorry, but we will have $407 billion in interest alone over the next six years, and by 2031, the youngest voters will be facing the workforce with an additional $462 billion in national debt. That is not good money management by the government. Nothing has changed under the Prime Minister, and nothing will change until the government’s reckless spending is stopped. For proof, Canada’s youth need look no further than the G7 or even the G20, where Canada is the only member in a full-blown recession. Major banks, as well as the Parliamentary Budget Officer, are forecasting sluggish growth this year, and debt-to-GDP ratios are expected to continue to remain high, with virtually no chance of a decline over the next five years. It is no wonder the PBO is also reporting that the Liberals are borrowing an extra $7 billion over their own budgeted amount. That is an additional $72 billion piled onto the backs of our youth this year alone, when they are already overburdened and desperate for relief. Conservatives warned that inflationary spending would weaken economic growth, drive away investment and leave Canadians—”

Statement grade

C+

65 / 100, held down by Clarity

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

Claims 61%Promise 24%Positioning 15%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 57 wordsthe spring economic update shows that the projected deficit is actually $11.5 billion lower in 2025-26 than forecast in budget 2025.¹ This improvement is possible because of stronger-than-expected economic performance and higher revenues. We are concentrating on what we can control, such as maintaining fiscal sustainability while making targeted, high-impact investments for Canadians right across the country.Vague promise Promise · 33 wordsThis means eliminating the operating deficit over time, ensuring a declining deficit-to-GDP ratio and ensuring that every dollar spent on behalf of Canadians supports growth and resilience and improves the well-being of Canadians.Vague promise Positioning · 20 wordsThat is what a fiscally responsible government looks like, and that is how we are building Canada strong for all.Positioning Claims · 26 wordsBy making these adjustments now, we are making it possible to make generational investments that protect and transform Canada’s industries, strengthen our economy and empower Canadians.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
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 · 80

2 of 5 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 a fiscally responsible government looks like,”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 how we are building Canada strong for all.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 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 point put to the member, and the question on notice.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 · 35

3 of 5 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 “maintaining fiscal sustainability while making targeted, high-impact investments”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition beyond abstract goals.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “eliminating the operating deficit over time”The pledge has no date, actor beyond ‘we’, or measure for how elimination will happen.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “By making these adjustments now, we are making it possible to make generational investments that protect and transform Canada’s industries, strengthen our economy and empower Canadians.”The commitment names no specific investment, date or way to verify it.

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“the projected deficit is actually $11.5 billion lower in 2025-26 than forecast in budget 2025”The 2026 spring economic update shows Canada’s projected federal deficit for 2025-26 is $11.5 billion lower than the forecast in budget 2025.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20