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Kody Blois

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-10

115 words · 7 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the only thing growing faster than Canadians’ grocery bills is the gap between Liberal talking points and reality. The president and CEO of United Way warns, “This is not a crisis on the horizon. It is happening now”. In Oshawa, that is a single parent or a senior choosing between groceries and rent, or an auto worker who has lost their job and is still waiting on the U.S. trade deal the Prime Minister promised but has failed to deliver. Why does the Prime Minister refuse to accept the facts? His policies are driving the G20’s only recession, and Canadians are the ones paying the price.”

Statement grade

49 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

The question 21%Positioning 31%Claims 48%

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

Mr. Speaker, The question · 24 wordsmay I respectfully ask why that member votes against the measures that support the good people of Oshawa and the people across this country?Off point Positioning · 16 wordsAs we said in the last answer, we are here fighting for Canadian industry and business.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 55 wordsThat member has voted against tax cuts for Canadians.¹ That member has voted against strategic financing to support the auto sector in this country.²Off point The Minister of Industry is working with that sector to support members.Partly on point That member stands up and does not recognize that we have created 88,000 jobs in the last month alone.³Off point Positioning · 20 wordsWe have a plan to help build the country strong and support Canadians who are facing vulnerability at this time.PositioningPartly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 61

2 of 10 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 we said in the last answer, we are here fighting for Canadian industry and business.”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 have a plan to help build the country strong and support Canadians who are facing vulnerability at this time.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 19

7 of 10 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 “may I respectfully ask why that member votes against the measures that support the good people of Oshawa and the people across this country?”A counter-question about the member’s voting, an attack on the questioner in place of an answer.
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 “As we said in the last answer, we are here fighting for Canadian industry and business.”A general statement about fighting for industry, not an answer to why the government will not accept the question’s premise.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “That member has voted against tax cuts for Canadians.”About the member’s past votes on tax cuts, an attack on the questioner rather than 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 “That member has voted against strategic financing to support the auto sector in this country.”About the member’s past votes on auto-sector financing, an attack on the questioner rather than the question asked.
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 “The Minister of Industry is working with that sector to support members.”About the minister’s work with the auto sector, touching the question’s issue without addressing what was 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 “That member stands up and does not recognize that we have created 88,000 jobs in the last month alone.”About the member’s failure to recognize job numbers, an attack on the questioner in place of an answer.
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 have a plan to help build the country strong and support Canadians who are facing vulnerability at this time.”A general statement of the government’s plan, not addressing what was asked about accepting the question’s premise.

Respect · 100

0 of 10 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 · 76

1 of 10 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 a plan to help build the country strong and support Canadians”The commitment names no measures, actor, date or way to judge success.

Claims · 3

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“voted against tax cuts for Canadians”Rhonda Kirkland, the member for Oshawa, has voted against tax cuts for Canadians.search
2“voted against strategic financing to support the auto sector”Rhonda Kirkland, the member for Oshawa, has voted against strategic financing to support Canada’s auto sector.search
3“we have created 88,000 jobs in the last month alone”Canada’s economy created 88,000 jobs in the last month (May 2026).search

Analysed on 2026-10-20