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Buckley Belanger

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-12

66 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Michael Kram (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, as usual, the Liberal member from Saskatchewan does not know what he is talking about. I have been here for a lot less than 10 years, and before I was elected, a Liberal MP represented my riding. During that time, the Liberals gave us the carbon tax, the “no more pipelines” bill and the west coast tanker ban, which led to thousands of job losses in the Saskatchewan oil patch. On the rare occasion when this member does attend a cabinet meeting, will he tell the Prime Minister to reverse his costly policies so that Canadians can afford to live again?”

Statement grade

D–

40 / 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.

Claims 65%Positioning 27%Procedure 8%

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

Claims · 23 wordsAs a correction, Mr. Speaker, we have created 164,000 new jobs since September.¹Partly on point The member from Regina mentioned a great leader from Saskatchewan. Positioning · 18 wordsI will compare Ralph Goodale’s record to the entire Conservative caucus from Saskatchewan any day of the week.Positioning Claims · 20 wordsI want to point out that he did more in his time as an MP than the entire Conservative caucus.Off point Procedure · 5 wordsI want to repeat that—Procedure

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 · 60

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 “I will compare Ralph Goodale’s record to the entire Conservative caucus from Saskatchewan any day of the week.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I want to repeat that—”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 10

4 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 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 “As a correction, Mr. Speaker, we have created 164,000 new jobs since September.”A correction to his own earlier jobs figure, on the topic but not answering 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 “The member from Regina mentioned a great leader from Saskatchewan.”Praise of a former Saskatchewan Liberal rather than the policies asked about.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I will compare Ralph Goodale’s record to the entire Conservative caucus from Saskatchewan any day of the week.”A challenge comparing past records, not an answer on reversing policies.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I want to point out that he did more in his time as an MP than the entire Conservative caucus.”About a former MP’s record versus the Conservative caucus, not the question asked.

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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“we have created 164,000 new jobs since September”The Liberal government created over 164,000 new jobs in Canada between September 2025 and June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20