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Gregor Robertson

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-10

112 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Marc Dalton (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, after a decade of Liberal inflation and economic mismanagement, Canadians are the ones who are paying the price. A new United Way survey found that 60% of them are anxious about their finances and 40% are losing sleep trying to make ends meet. More than two million Canadians relied on food banks every month last year, and in Maple Ridge, food bank use has doubled in the past five years. How much worse must it get before the Liberal Prime Minister reverses the costly policies driving Canadians into hardship?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 67 / 100

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

Positioning 52%Claims 26%Promise 22%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 29 wordsas a British Columbian like the member opposite, I will say that people in B.C. are optimistic about our future, like we are on this side of the House.Positioning Claims · 29 wordsWe see major projects coming to B.C. that are going to boost our economy in B.C. We see rents coming down. We see affordability coming back to the table. Positioning · 29 wordsWe see benefits to British Columbians that the other side of the House has opposed every step of the way, whether to our youth or to our young workers.¹PositioningOff point Promise · 25 wordsWe are interested in taking action right across the country to support Canadians, grow the economy and deliver affordability, not being stuck in the mud.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Little substanceMuch of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 42

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 “as a British Columbian like the member opposite, I will say that people in B.C. are optimistic about our future, like we are on this side of the House.”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 “We see benefits to British Columbians that the other side of the House has opposed every step of the way, whether to our youth or to our young workers.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 56

2 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 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 “We see benefits to British Columbians that the other side of the House has opposed every step of the way, whether to our youth or to our young workers.”Praises its side’s benefits and blames the opposition rather than addressing the policies asked about.
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 “We are interested in taking action right across the country to support Canadians, grow the economy and deliver affordability, not being stuck in the mud.”States the government’s general intentions without speaking to reversing the policies named.

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 · 71

1 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 “taking action right across the country to support Canadians, grow the economy and deliver affordability”A commitment to act with no named measure, date or success condition.

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 other side of the House has opposed every step of the way”The other side of the House has opposed every step of the way to benefits for British Columbians, whether aimed at youth or young workers.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20