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Charles Sousa

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-06-08

84 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Marilyn Gladu (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, obviously, as a former finance minister for Ontario, the hon. member understands very well the turbulent impacts that can happen to economies. Can he talk a bit about how our government’s approach is stabilizing and growing the Canadian economy?”

Statement grade

Average 75 / 100

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

Reasoning 48%Claims 7%Positioning 24%The ask 21%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 24 wordsit is important that all levels of government recognize that during points of difficulty, it is important to stimulate economic growth. It is counter-cyclical. Claims · 6 wordsThat is what is happening here. Reasoning · 16 wordsWe have to create the bridge to enable our citizens to weather the challenges before us.Vague promise Positioning · 20 wordsWe cannot just stand in the House and create fear, saying the sky is falling, and do nothing to help.PositioningOff point The ask · 18 wordsWe have to approve some of the work that is being done to support them in this case.Vague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 72

2 of 6 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 “We cannot just stand in the House and create fear, saying the sky is falling,”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 do nothing to help.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 72

2 of 6 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 motion under debate.

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 cannot just stand in the House and create fear, saying the sky is falling,”Attacks the opposition for fearmongering instead of addressing the economy 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 do nothing to help.”Continues the criticism of the opposition rather than the government’s economic approach.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 · 55

2 of 6 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 have to create the bridge to enable our citizens to weather the challenges”The commitment names no measure, actor, date or way to tell if the bridge is built.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We have to approve some of the work that is being done”The speaker commits to approval without naming what work, by whom, or any success condition.

Claims · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20