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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-21

46 words · 4 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Rhonda Kirkland (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I think the member meant to say, “rather than hear Canadians”. Families are struggling every day with groceries, gas and making ends meet, and small businesses are being squeezed as well. Conservatives have proposed solutions: Cut wasteful spending to lower debt and inflation, and remove all federal taxes on gas until at least Canada Day next year. Canadians need relief today. Will the Liberal government cut consultants and corporate welfare, eliminate the industrial carbon tax and adopt the Conservative plan to save Canadians money now?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 74 / 100

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

Procedure 50%Claims 50%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 19 wordsI know that the member opposite was focused on her scripted question, so let me give the answer again.Procedure Claims · 23 wordsToday, there are 30,500 new jobs, ¹and $26 billion is being invested in Ontario.² That is on top of 18,000 jobs at Darlington.³Partly on point Procedure · 4 wordsI could keep going.Procedure

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 · 47

3 of 6 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 know that the member opposite was focused on her scripted question,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “so let me give the answer again.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business.What the tags mean “I could keep going.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 48

3 of 6 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 “Today, there are 30,500 new jobs,”About nuclear jobs figures, not the tax and spending relief the question asked for.
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 $26 billion is being invested in Ontario.”About nuclear investment in Ontario, not the affordability measures 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 “That is on top of 18,000 jobs at Darlington.”About other nuclear jobs at Darlington, not the cuts or tax relief asked for.

Respect · 100

0 of 6 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 6 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“30,500 new jobs”The Pickering nuclear refurbishment project, announced on 2026-09-21 with the Ontario government, will create 30,500 new jobs.search
2“$26 billion is being invested in Ontario”The Pickering nuclear refurbishment announced on 2026-09-21 involves $26 billion of new investment in Ontario.search
3“18,000 jobs at Darlington”The Darlington nuclear refurbishment project accounts for 18,000 jobs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20