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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Government Business No. 12—Proceedings on Bill C-30 2026-06-15

136 words · 4 sentences · 4 clauses

Replying to Steven Bonk (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the government has done everything it can to make food more expensive in Canada. When it comes to the industrial carbon tax and the clean fuel standards, do they not realize that these taxes add costs to every step of the value chain when it comes to food production? Are the Liberals not embarrassed that they had to create a program in Canada to help Canadians afford to eat?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Claims 94%Positioning 6%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 12 wordsthe cost of food is definitely something that Canadians are concerned about.Partly on point Positioning · 8 wordsThe Conservatives do not seem to understand causation.Positioning Claims · 116 wordsThey do not seem to understand how food prices are affected by global factors such as oil price shock, wars in Europe or a trade war where tariffs are being placed upon Canadian companies. What is interesting is that, when we step up to offer immediate relief and support, whether it is with the Canada child benefit to lift thousands of kids out of poverty, the national school food program to help feed hungry kids in schools, the groceries and essentials benefit to help ensure that Canadians can get by on a monthly basis or, now, a national food security strategy with $3.2 billion of investments to build a stronger food system, they are still complaining.¹²³⁴

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 91% addressed the question or point raised.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 92

1 of 2 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 “The Conservatives do not seem to understand causation.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 94

1 of 2 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 motion 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 “the cost of food is definitely something that Canadians are concerned about.”It acknowledges food costs as a concern but does not address the taxes or the question put.

Respect · 100

0 of 2 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 2 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 · 4

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“a national food security strategy with $3.2 billion of investments”Canada has a national food security strategy with $3.2 billion of investments.search
2“the national school food program”Canada has a national school food program.search
3“the groceries and essentials benefit”Canada has a groceries and essentials benefit.search
4“the Canada child benefit to lift thousands of kids out of poverty”The Canada child benefit lifted thousands of kids out of poverty.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20