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Steven MacKinnon

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-18

87 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, as this Prime Minister wraps up his third session, I am asking people a question. Are groceries, gas, and mortgage payments any cheaper? Are the streets any safer? Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. The Prime Minister has doubled the deficit. The cost of gas, groceries, and mortgage payments are nearing an all-time high. Instead of more illusions, promises and excuses, will the Prime Minister stand up now to defend his disastrous record?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Greeting 49%Claims 38%Promise 13%

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

Mr. Speaker, Greeting · 43 wordssince we are wrapping up a very productive session, I would like to wish the Leader of the Opposition and his entire family a wonderful summer. May he enjoy it just as we will all enjoy the time we spend with our families.Greeting Claims · 33 wordsWe introduced 21 bills during this 15-week parliamentary session.¹Partly on point We carried out the most extensive criminal justice reform in Canadian history.² We have helped lower the cost of living for millions of Canadians, ³Promise · 11 wordsand we will continue to work hard to keep making progress.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 45

2 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.

Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “since we are wrapping up a very productive session, I would like to wish the Leader of the Opposition and his entire family a wonderful summer.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.
Greetings and pleasantries.What the tags mean “May he enjoy it just as we will all enjoy the time we spend with our families.”A greeting: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 74

2 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 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 introduced 21 bills during this 15-week parliamentary session.”Cites the number of bills introduced, not the cost of living or safety results asked about.
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 we will continue to work hard to keep making progress.”Promises continued work in general terms without addressing the record the question asked about.

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 · 72

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will continue to work hard to keep making progress”A commitment by the speaker with no actor, measure, date or success condition named.

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 introduced 21 bills during this 15-week parliamentary session”The government introduced 21 bills during the 15-week 2026 spring parliamentary session ending in June 2026.search
2“We carried out the most extensive criminal justice reform in Canadian history”The government says the criminal justice reform it carried out is the most extensive in Canadian history.search
3“We have helped lower the cost of living for millions of Canadians”Government measures have helped lower the cost of living for millions of Canadians.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20