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Ryan Turnbull

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

53 words · 2 sentences · 2 clauses

Replying to Helena Konanz (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

“Mr. Speaker, we are the only G7 country in a recession. Two years ago, we had a $40-billion deficit that was considered outrageous by the Canadian people, and now we have an almost $100-billion deficit. In what way does the Liberal government think that is okay?”

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Positioning 79%Claims 21%

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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 42 wordsthe Conservative propaganda machine has gone from technical to full-blown almost overnight because the negative economic paradigm that they exist in has them not able to face the truth that there are broad indicators of strength and resilience in the Canadian economy.PositioningOff point Claims · 11 wordsEvery single bank’s chief financial and economics adviser has come out—Partly on point

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What the tags mean

Signal · 20

1 of 3 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 Conservative propaganda machine has gone from technical to full-blown almost overnight because the negative economic paradigm that they exist in has them not able to face the truth that there are broad indicators of strength and resilience in the Canadian economy.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 10

2 of 3 deductions are Relevance

The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the motion.

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 motion under debate.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “the Conservative propaganda machine has gone from technical to full-blown almost overnight because the negative economic paradigm that they exist in has them not able to face the truth that there are broad indicators of strength and resilience in the Canadian economy.”It attacks the Conservatives’ messaging rather than the timetable motion for Bill C-30.
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 “Every single bank’s chief financial and economics adviser has come out—”It begins a claim about economists’ views of the economy, touching the bill’s subject in passing but not the motion’s timetable.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 3 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 · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-20