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Kerry Diotte

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

96 words · 5 sentences · 7 clauses

Replying to Vince Gasparro (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I listened to the hon. member’s remarks quite intently. At one point he mentioned that tariffs upon tariffs are not helpful. The fact of the matter is that countertariffs that we are placing on American goods are about protecting Canadian businesses and Canadian workers. If the hon. member does not believe in our government’s defending Canadian workers and businesses, what does he agree with?”

Statement grade

A+

Average 95 / 100

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

Claims 77%The ask 23%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 44 wordswe have already seen the result of the tit-for-tat tariffs, because Canadian businesses are being hurt. That is the great irony. The government goes after the U.S. and slaps on a tariff, but Canadian businesses are actually going out of business because of it.¹ The ask · 22 wordsWe have to get back to the table and negotiate tariff-free access to the United States of America, our biggest trading partner.² Claims · 30 wordsWe are not going to replace it with Europe, despite the fact that the Prime Minister spends more time in Europe than he does here in the House of Commons.³Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 1 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 80

1 of 1 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 are not going to replace it with Europe, despite the fact that the Prime Minister spends more time in Europe than he does here in the House of Commons.”It argues against replacing the U.S. market but adds a jab about the Prime Minister’s time in Europe that goes beyond the tariff question.

Respect · 100

0 of 1 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 1 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“Canadian businesses are actually going out of business because of it”Canadian businesses are going out of business because of Canada’s countertariffs on American goods.search
2“the United States of America, our biggest trading partner”The United States is Canada’s biggest trading partner.search
3“the Prime Minister spends more time in Europe than he does here in the House of Commons”The Prime Minister spends more time in Europe than he does in the House of Commons.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20