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Patty Hajdu

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-15

69 words · 3 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Rachael Thomas (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, today, the Prime Minister arrives at the G7 summit as the one and only leader who has led his country into a recession. This is what that looks like: Two in five Canadians struggle to be able to afford to feed themselves; full-time workers are living in RVs or a Tim Hortons; and food bank use has hit an all-time high. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister spends $1 million on luxury inflight catering, which includes things like Normandy butter cups, fine wines and braised beef. My question is very simple: When will the Prime Minister acknowledge the reality so many Canadians face and reverse his policy so they can afford to live again?”

Statement grade

30 / 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 64%The question 36%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsthat member of Parliament has risen before to ask questions like this, The question · 25 wordsbut I would ask her a question: Why does she keep voting against the very people in Alberta who are asking for a hand up? Claims · 32 wordsIn fact, the national school food program in Alberta feeds 58,000 children, ¹and parents are saving up to $13,700 a year per child.² These are all things that member has voted against.³Off 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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 0

6 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.

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 of Parliament has risen before to ask questions like this,”About the member’s past questions, not the policy reversal asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but I would ask her a question:”A counter-question aimed at the member rather than the policy 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 “Why does she keep voting against the very people in Alberta who are asking for a hand up?”Attacks the member’s voting record instead of addressing the reversal asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “In fact, the national school food program in Alberta feeds 58,000 children,”About the school food program and the member’s votes, not the policy change asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “and parents are saving up to $13,700 a year per child.”A saving figure tied to the member’s record, not the reversal asked for.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “These are all things that member has voted against.”About the member’s votes, not the policy or affordability 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 · 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“the national school food program in Alberta feeds 58,000 children”The national school food program feeds 58,000 children in Alberta.search
2“parents are saving up to $13,700 a year per child”Parents of children in the national school food program save up to $13,700 a year per child.search
3“These are all things that member has voted against”Rachael Thomas voted against the national school food program.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20