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William Stevenson

Conservative on Tax Reform 2026-09-21

154 words · 9 sentences · 12 clauses

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Anecdote 17%Claims 67%Promise 5%Reasoning 11%

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Mr. Speaker, Anecdote · 26 wordsafter spending the summer in Yellowhead, the most beautiful part of Canada, I am pleased to return to Ottawa to continue representing Alberta in the House.²Anecdote Claims · 89 wordsOver the past several months, I have had the opportunity to speak with small businesses, farmers and community leaders. One message I consistently heard was that Canadians are working hard, but the tax system they are being asked to navigate is far too complicated. That is why tax reform is a major focus for me. As the only CPA with tax experience in the House of Commons, I take this responsibility seriously.¹ I have met with shadow ministers, members from a range of backgrounds, fellow CPAs and tax experts. Promise · 8 wordsI look forward to engaging with more stakeholders.Vague promise Claims · 14 wordsCanada’s tax code has become inefficient, and the CRA is not working as intended. Reasoning · 17 wordsCanadians deserve a simpler, fairer tax system that is understandable and predictable, and helps grow the economy.

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 78

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.

A story that illustrates instead of making a point.What the tags mean “after spending the summer in Yellowhead, the most beautiful part of Canada, I am pleased to return to Ottawa to continue representing Alberta in the House.”An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · no score

Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.

Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.

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 · 92

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “I look forward to engaging with more stakeholders”The commitment names no date, measure or outcome for the engagement it promises.

Claims · 2

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 only CPA with tax experience in the House of Commons”William Stevenson is the only CPA with tax experience sitting in the House of Commons.search
2“Yellowhead, the most beautiful part of Canada”William Stevenson is the member of Parliament for the riding of Yellowhead in Alberta.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20