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Leslie Church

Liberal on The Economy 2026-06-18

87 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Leslyn Lewis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, that is all rhetoric and no results. The Liberal Prime Minister has doubled Justin Trudeau’s deficit. The Prime Minister has outspent every previous government in the history of Canada combined. While he is breaking spending records, Canadians are breaking their bank accounts just to survive. Food bank visits are up 99% since 2019 and we are hearing from people who are literally in distress over the cost of living. Will the Prime Minister continue to defend these bad policies that are driving Canadian seniors—”

Statement grade

D+

51 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Positioning 29%Claims 31%The ask 40%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 12 wordswhat did 13 provincial premiers and territorial premiers agree to this week?Positioning Claims · 27 wordsThey agreed to a permanent doubling of the national school food program that will be brought into 10,000 schools across the country.¹² Thirteen provinces and territories agreed, ³Partly on pointPositioning · 13 wordsbut this opposition cannot get on board to feed kids in our schools.Positioning The ask · 35 wordsIf they are going to stand up and talk about affordability for Canadians, they should do something about it. They should get on board with the school food program that we need for our kids.Off point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 65

2 of 8 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 “what did 13 provincial premiers and territorial premiers agree to this week?”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 “but this opposition cannot get on board to feed kids in our schools.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 21

6 of 8 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 “what did 13 provincial premiers and territorial premiers agree to this week?”Leads into the school food program, an affordability measure, but not what was asked about the recession.
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 “They agreed to a permanent doubling of the national school food program that will be brought into 10,000 schools across the country.”Offers a new affordability measure instead of answering on the recession or cost-of-living accountability.
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 “Thirteen provinces and territories agreed,”Restates provincial agreement on the food program, not what was asked.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “but this opposition cannot get on board to feed kids in our schools.”Criticizes the opposition’s position rather than addressing the question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “If they are going to stand up and talk about affordability for Canadians, they should do something about it.”Demands the opposition act on affordability instead of answering the question put.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “They should get on board with the school food program that we need for our kids.”Calls on the opposition to support the program rather than addressing the recession question.

Respect · 100

0 of 8 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 8 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“a permanent doubling of the national school food program”First ministers agreed this week to permanently double the national school food program.search
2“10,000 schools across the country”The national school food program would be brought into 10,000 schools across Canada.search
3“Thirteen provinces and territories agreed”Thirteen provinces and territories agreed to the school food program arrangement this week.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20