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Nathalie Provost

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-15

76 words · 6 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Gabriel Hardy (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, let us talk about the programs. In Quebec, the average salary is $67,000. However, I received a photo of a Canada groceries and essentials benefit payment from a worker who earns exactly $67,000. He received $11.98 to help pay for groceries. Families can no longer afford groceries, rent and gas. The Liberals have plunged the country into a recession. I urge the Prime Minister to use his time at the G7 to heed the advice of all the other countries that are not in a recession. I think that could be beneficial to us.”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Procedure 18%Promise 36%Reasoning 12%Claims 34%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 14 wordsmy colleague’s question gives me the opportunity to discuss an announcement made last week.Procedure Promise · 27 wordsWe are going to invest $1 billion in food infrastructure to make food terminals and hubs more accessible to Canadians.¹ We are also going to improve competition.Vague promise Reasoning · 9 wordsWe are going to do this because it matters. Claims · 26 wordsCanadians need support. We are providing that support, and they support us because they, too, want to rebuild our country in a self-sustaining and responsible manner.Partly on point

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 · 77

1 of 8 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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “my colleague’s question gives me the opportunity to discuss an announcement made last week.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

6 of 8 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 “We are going to invest $1 billion in food infrastructure to make food terminals and hubs more accessible to Canadians.”About a new food infrastructure investment, not the benefit payment amount raised.
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 are also going to improve competition.”A general statement on competition that does not address the payment or the advice urged.
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 are going to do this because it matters.”States general purpose only, without addressing what was raised.
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 “Canadians need support.”A general statement of need on the issue but not a response to the question.
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 are providing that support,”Speaks of support generally without addressing the specific payment raised.
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 “and they support us because they, too, want to rebuild our country in a self-sustaining and responsible manner.”Praise of government support and general rebuilding aims, not a response to the payment raised or the advice urged.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 · 86

1 of 8 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 are also going to improve competition”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for how competition will be improved.

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 are going to invest $1 billion in food infrastructure to make food terminals and hubs more accessible to Canadians”The government announced last week (June 2026) a $1 billion investment in food infrastructure to make food terminals and hubs more accessible to Canadians.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20