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Wayne Long

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-18

55 words · 5 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Richard Bragdon (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, where are the results? New Brunswick families are feeling the effects of this Liberal recession every day. Canada is the only G20 country in a recession. GDP has shrunk for three of the last four quarters, and unemployment is the second highest in the G7. If things are going to well, why will the Prime Minister not stand up and defend his record?”

Statement grade

Average 94 / 100

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

Procedure 7%Claims 67%The ask 25%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 4 wordsI have breaking news.Procedure Claims · 37 wordsThe Parliamentary Budget Officer just confirmed that low-income Canadians will get over $2,200 through automatic tax filing.¹ That is for 5.5 million Canadians.² It will mean $350 million for Canadians in benefits over the next five years.³ The ask · 14 wordsHopefully that member over there will support New Brunswick families and support our programs.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 91

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.

Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I have breaking news.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 84

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 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 “Hopefully that member over there will support New Brunswick families and support our programs.”Urges the member’s support for programs rather than answering the results asked about.

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 · 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“The Parliamentary Budget Officer just confirmed that low-income Canadians will get over $2,200 through automatic tax filing”The Parliamentary Budget Officer confirmed that low-income Canadians will get over $2,200 through automatic tax filing.search
2“That is for 5.5 million Canadians”The $2,200 benefit through automatic tax filing applies to 5.5 million Canadians.search
3“$350 million for Canadians in benefits over the next five years”The automatic tax filing measure will mean $350 million in benefits for Canadians over the next five years.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20