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Joanne Thompson

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-10

109 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Rachael Thomas (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, with respect, the small craft harbours do not conquer the food poverty that children across this country are experiencing, especially those in my riding of Lethbridge. With all due respect, I would ask the folks across the way what they will do for Canadians, because they are struggling. They are struggling. Sixty per cent of them are unable to sleep at night because they are not sure how they are going to make ends meet. Forty per cent of Canadians are struggling because of food insecurity. That is the reality. The government can turn a blind eye and pretend that is not its reality, but at the end of the day, Canadians tell the truth, always, because it is their lived experience. To tell them otherwise is blasphemy from the government. What are you going to do about it?”

Statement grade

Average 92 / 100

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

Claims 77%Procedure 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 84 wordsI am proud to stand here today and share with Canadians that 12 million Canadians will benefit from the groceries and essentials benefit.¹ I am proud to talk about the benefits associated with $10‑a‑day child care, ²which allows families to be able to go into the workplace and know their kids are well cared for. I am proud to stand here and talk about the Canada child benefit.³ I am proud to stand here and talk about the benefits of the school nutrition program.⁴ Procedure · 25 wordsI will talk about the housing initiative, affordable housing for people who need it the most, and on and on it goes. This is where—Procedure

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 · 70

3 of 3 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I will talk about the housing initiative, affordable housing for people who need it the most,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “and on and on it goes.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “This is where—”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 100

0 of 3 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.

Nothing lost points.

Claims · 4

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“12 million Canadians will benefit from the groceries and essentials benefit”12 million Canadians will benefit from the groceries and essentials benefit.search
2“I am proud to talk about the benefits associated with $10‑a‑day child care, ”Canada has a $10-a-day child care programme.search
3“the Canada child benefit”The Canada child benefit exists as a federal programme.search
4“the school nutrition program”Canada has a federal school nutrition program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20