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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-15

76 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, today, the Prime Minister arrives at the G7 as the only leader who has driven his own country into a recession. While he flies around the world in style with nearly $1 million in luxury inflight catering, Canadians are being driven out of their homes and into food banks. Two in five Canadians are struggling to put food on the table, and many families are skipping meals, living in RVs and losing sleep over how they will pay their bills. Will the Prime Minister reverse his costly Liberal policies that have caused this crisis so that Canadians can afford to live and have hope again?”

Statement grade

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Not graded

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 76 wordsevery time we propose something to help the very people the member speaks of, she rises on her leader’s orders and votes against it, such as the groceries and essentials benefit, the Canada child benefit, aid for seniors and aid for dental care.¹Off point We will not apologize for the Prime Minister’s going to other countries, signing trade deals, bringing back billions in investment and creating jobs and opportunities for Canadians from coast to coast to coast.

At a glance

Lost points for
Echo ×5“Such as the groceries and essentials benefit.” Said 5 times by 5 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 40

1 of 1 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 “every time we propose something to help the very people the member speaks of, she rises on her leader’s orders and votes against it, such as the groceries and essentials benefit, the Canada child benefit, aid for seniors and aid for dental care.”An attack on the member’s party’s voting record in place of an answer to whether the policies will be reversed.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“Such as the groceries and essentials benefit.”Said 5 times by 5 members.Every time it was said

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“votes against it, such as the groceries and essentials benefit, the Canada child benefit”Rhonda Kirkland has voted against measures including the groceries and essentials benefit and the Canada child benefit.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20