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Jason Groleau

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

75 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Helena Konanz (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I largely share my colleague’s view. I would like to know what he thinks about the fact that the Liberals refuse to acknowledge the economic situation in Canada, that they do not believe Canadians are going through a difficult time, and that they believe everything is fine for the average Canadian.”

Statement grade

B+

82 / 100, held down by Signal

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

Procedure 7%Positioning 28%Claims 56%Aside 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 5 wordsI will answer my colleague.Procedure Positioning · 7 wordsThat is what we call “politician speak”.Positioning Claims · 42 wordsThe Liberals know full well that we have had two consecutive quarters of deficit.¹ They know full well that the market is very tough. They know we are in a recession.² They know we are the only G7 country in a recession.³ Positioning · 9 wordsThe fact is that they are masters of illusion.Positioning Aside · 7 wordsWhat is it that you say, Jacques?Aside Positioning · 5 wordsThese are nothing but illusions.Positioning

At a glance

Lost points for
AnsweredOf this reply, 100% addressed the question or point raised.
Echo ×8“We are the only G7 country in a recession.” Said 8 times by 8 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 52

5 of 5 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 “I will answer my colleague.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is what we call “politician speak”.”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 “The fact is that they are masters of illusion.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
A remark off to the side of the point.What the tags mean “What is it that you say, Jacques?”An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “These are nothing but illusions.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 100

0 of 5 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.

Nothing lost points.

Respect · 100

0 of 5 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 5 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.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“We are the only G7 country in a recession.”Said 8 times by 8 members.Every time it was said

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“we have had two consecutive quarters of deficit”Canada has had two consecutive quarters of deficit (economic contraction).search
2“we are in a recession”Canada is in a recession as of June 2026.search
3“we are the only G7 country in a recession”Canada is the only G7 country in a recession as of June 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20