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Tamara Jansen

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

108 words · 9 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Madam Speaker, Bill C-38 is all about giving a break on the issue of affordability to Canadians. This is something the government has recognized as very important. One of the aspects the government brought forward last year to help children was the national food program within our schools, helping 400,000 young people. I am glad the Conservative Party today is going to be supporting Bill C-38. I am wondering if the member could provide her thoughts on whether she believes the Conservative Party should reverse its position and support Canada’s national food program, which supports 400,000 children from coast to coast to coast.”

Statement grade

76 / 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.

Claims 90%Procedure 10%

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

Madam Speaker, Claims · 9 wordswe support giving Canadians relief from federal fuel taxes.Partly on point Procedure · 11 wordsThe question is whether the government is even going far enough.Procedure Claims · 88 wordsBill C-38 would keep the excise tax at zero only until January 31.¹ It would then bring back half the tax in February and March, before the regular rates return in April.² Canadians’ affordability challenges do not suddenly disappear in February. Families will still need to drive to work. Businesses will still need to move goods. Farmers and producers will still face fuel costs. That is why Conservatives have called for fuel tax relief to continue through Canada Day as part of a broader action to lower costs.³Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 87

1 of 9 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 “The question is whether the government is even going far enough.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 46

8 of 9 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 point put to the member, and the bill under debate.

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 support giving Canadians relief from federal fuel taxes.”States support for the fuel tax bill, not the food program 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 “Bill C-38 would keep the excise tax at zero only until January 31.”Describes the bill’s expiry date, not the food program 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 “It would then bring back half the tax in February and March, before the regular rates return in April.”Describes the bill’s tax rates after January, not the food program 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 “Canadians’ affordability challenges do not suddenly disappear in February.”Argues affordability needs continue past the bill’s dates, not the food program 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 “Families will still need to drive to work.”Cites families’ driving needs as a reason on the bill, not the food program 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 “Businesses will still need to move goods.”Cites businesses’ shipping costs as a reason on the bill, not the food program 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 “Farmers and producers will still face fuel costs.”Cites farmers’ fuel costs as a reason on the bill, not the food program 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 why Conservatives have called for fuel tax relief to continue through Canada Day as part of a broader action to lower costs.”Offers the Conservatives’ alternative of longer fuel tax relief, not the food program asked about.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 9 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“Bill C-38 would keep the excise tax at zero only until January 31”Bill C-38 (the Canadian Fuel Affordability Act) would keep the federal fuel excise tax suspension at zero until January 31, 2027.search
2“It would then bring back half the tax in February and March, before the regular rates return in April”Bill C-38 would set the fuel excise tax at 50% of regular rates from February 1, 2027 to March 31, 2027, with regular rates returning April 1, 2027.search
3“Conservatives have called for fuel tax relief to continue through Canada Day”The Conservative Party has called for federal fuel tax relief to continue through Canada Day 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20