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Jacques Gourde

Conservative on Rail Transportation 2026-06-10

97 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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

The ask 22%Claims 32%Positioning 30%The question 16%

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

Mr. Speaker, The ask · 21 wordsif the minister believes that this project is sound, he should go and meet with farmers himself to explain the expropriations. Claims · 3 wordsExperts are unanimous: Unearned certaintyPositioning · 14 wordsThis ideologically motivated project is completely irresponsible when it comes to our public finances.Positioning Claims · 9 wordsThere is no evidence that it will be cost-effective. Positioning · 15 wordsThe Liberals want to leave us with a white elephant that runs purely on subsidies.Positioning Claims · 19 wordsWith $90 million, we could refurbish nearly all of our infrastructure in Canada and become a global agricultural powerhouse. The question · 16 wordsWhen are the Liberals going to invest in projects that will actually create wealth in Canada?

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 64

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “This ideologically motivated project is completely irresponsible when it comes to our public finances.”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 “The Liberals want to leave us with a white elephant that runs purely on subsidies.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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 · 96

1 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “Experts are unanimous”Asserts total agreement without naming any expert or source, standing in place of one.

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