Analysis · Question Period answer · beta

Kody Blois

Liberal on Taxation 2026-06-15

144 words · 5 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Andrew Lawton (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, if we took the tax off all used goods, their talking points would be tax-free. We asked the question four times, and got zero answers. We came with a solution: a Conservative bill to save Canadians thousands of dollars by taking the GST off used cars, which are taxed two, three and even four times, as many times as the Liberals avoided answering the question. It is a very simple question: In my part of the country and for MPs across the House, driving is not a luxury but a necessity, so will the Liberals join us and take the GST off used cars?”

Statement grade

C+

67 / 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.

Positioning 24%Claims 46%The ask 17%The question 14%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 34 wordsI will give the Conservatives credit.Off point They are now talking about actual measures that could support affordability, but I would ask them where they have been for the last number of months and years.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 58 wordsI have been a member of Parliament for seven years in the House, ¹Off pointand it does not matter if it is the Canada child benefit, national child care, the national school food program or the tax measures we have put in place, consistently, the Conservatives vote against these measures.² We appreciate that they are finally talking about affordability, The ask · 24 wordsbut we would ask them to actually support the measures the government consistently puts at the front to help support Canadians across the board. Claims · 8 wordsIt is good that they are now talking, The question · 20 wordsbut why do they not get on board with some of the initiatives that we have had for years now?Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

Switch Claims on to list the checkable claims here.

What the tags mean

Signal · 68

3 of 12 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 give the Conservatives credit.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “They are now talking about actual measures that could support affordability,”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “but I would ask them where they have been for the last number of months and years.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 37

9 of 12 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 “I will give the Conservatives credit.”A transitional credit to the opposition, not an answer to the GST 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 “They are now talking about actual measures that could support affordability,”About the opposition’s affordability focus generally, not the GST on used cars asked for.
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 “but I would ask them where they have been for the last number of months and years.”A challenge to the opposition’s past engagement in place of an answer on GST.
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 have been a member of Parliament for seven years in the House,”About the member’s own years in the House, not the GST on used cars.
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 it does not matter if it is the Canada child benefit, national child care, the national school food program or the tax measures we have put in place, consistently, the Conservatives vote against these measures.”About votes on other government affordability measures, not the GST 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 appreciate that they are finally talking about affordability,”Acknowledges the opposition’s affordability talk without addressing GST on used cars.
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 “but we would ask them to actually support the measures the government consistently puts at the front to help support Canadians across the board.”A demand that the opposition support government measures instead of an answer on GST.
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 “It is good that they are now talking,”A comment on the opposition now talking affordability, not the GST 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 “but why do they not get on board with some of the initiatives that we have had for years now?”A demand that the opposition back existing initiatives instead of answering on GST.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 12 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“I have been a member of Parliament for seven years in the House”Kody Blois has been a member of Parliament for seven years as of June 2026.search
2“the Conservatives vote against these measures”The Conservatives have voted against Liberal measures including the Canada child benefit, national child care, the national school food program and the government’s tax measures.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20