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Ellis Ross

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

132 words · 3 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Kevin Waugh (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the hon. member from Skeena—Bulkley Valley made a number of great points this morning. I was talking with a staffer. They had a five-year mortgage term ending at 1.92%, but unfortunately, five years later, now it is over 4%, so we are talking affordability. The Liberals continue to borrow at record rates. There has been a doubling of the interest rate, and a staffer was discussing, in her conversation, the affordability issue. The legislation would help. There is no question that Bill C-38 would help with the affordability of gas. I hear it in my province, because farmers are dealing with diesel and its record prices. However, I just want to talk about the hon. member’s experience with young people and the affordability issue.”

Statement grade

C+

66 / 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 30%Claims 31%Reasoning 39%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 39 wordsit is as if every young person across Canada does not see a future here, not only in terms of the affordability of a house and the cost of living but also where their future is in a profession.PositioningPartly on point Claims · 25 wordsWe are talking around the issue of Canada’s becoming an energy superpower, but there is no action. We have so many different issues with Canada, Off pointReasoning · 21 wordsbut the economy and affordability are probably number one in terms of how we move forward as a strong, independent country, Claims · 16 wordsbecause the last 10 years have actually put us in a situation where Canadians are struggling, Reasoning · 31 wordsand we are trying to figure out how we move into the new global geopolitical world we are moving into when we really do not have the strength to do it.Partly 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 · 64

1 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 “it is as if every young person across Canada does not see a future here, not only in terms of the affordability of a house and the cost of living but also where their future is in a profession.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 36

7 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 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 “it is as if every young person across Canada does not see a future here, not only in terms of the affordability of a house and the cost of living but also where their future is in a profession.”About young people’s view of affordability and their future, but gives no account of the member’s own experience with them.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are talking around the issue of Canada’s becoming an energy superpower,”About Canada becoming an energy superpower, not young people and affordability.
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 there is no action.”A remark that there is no action on the energy superpower idea, not the affordability question 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 “We have so many different issues with Canada,”A general comment about Canada’s many issues, not the young people and affordability question.
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 “but the economy and affordability are probably number one in terms of how we move forward as a strong, independent country,”About the economy and affordability generally as the country’s top issue, not the young people question put.
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 “because the last 10 years have actually put us in a situation where Canadians are struggling,”About the past ten years leaving Canadians struggling, not the member’s experience with young people.
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 we are trying to figure out how we move into the new global geopolitical world we are moving into when we really do not have the strength to do it.”About Canada’s strength in the changing global situation, touching affordability only in passing.

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 · 0

This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.

No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20