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Greg McLean

Conservative on Income Tax Act 2026-06-15

78 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Kelly McCauley (Conservative)

“Madam Speaker, I wonder if my colleague could clarify what the actual cost would be. We have heard the government talk about billions of dollars, whereas he countered that it would be quite a bit less. What would the cost to the taxpayer be if these credits were enacted in Canada?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Thanks 12%Reasoning 9%Claims 79%

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

Madam Speaker, Thanks · 9 wordsthat is a complex question, but I appreciate it, ThanksReasoning · 7 wordsbecause we have to model this somehow. Claims · 62 wordsWe talked about the credits that exist.Partly on point The government expected $103 billion for its investment tax credits.¹ Of that, only $22 million has been allocated so far.² This one would bring about 83 megawatts of power into the grid. The production of extra power for this would probably offset the credit that the government would have to take out of its revenue.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 86

2 of 4 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.

Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “that is a complex question,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks and tributes.What the tags mean “but I appreciate it,”Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 88

2 of 4 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

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 “because we have to model this somehow.”It says the cost has to be modelled rather than giving what the cost would be.
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 talked about the credits that exist.”It notes existing credits as context but does not address the cost of this credit.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 4 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 · 2

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 government expected $103 billion for its investment tax credits”The Government of Canada expected $103 billion for its investment tax credits.search
2“only $22 million has been allocated so far”Of the expected federal investment tax credit amounts, only $22 million had been allocated as of June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20