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Brad Vis

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

128 words · 5 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, that is one of the reasons we have a Prime Minister and a government committed to looking at expanding export opportunities, with 20-plus trade and security deals over the last 18 months. We can talk about the huge investment summit, a half-trillion dollars of infrastructure and so much more coming Canada’s way in terms of commitments. These are the types of things that are making a difference, like providing a Red Seal enhancement program that is going to see more Red Seals graduating. These are the types of things that are there to support and grow small businesses. I wonder if we can count on the member opposite’s support.”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 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 73%The ask 27%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 66 wordsjust today, the B.C. business council and, I believe, the Manitoba business council and the Alberta and Saskatchewan business councils were in Ottawa.¹ They spoke about the need to do more for our small businesses to reduce the regulatory burden. With respect to the programs outlined by the member for Winnipeg North, the Red Seal trades program announced by the government, for some reason, excluded aviation.² The ask · 35 wordsThat is an area where we could work together, to ensure that those dollars from ESDC go to the aviation sector, which I know is very important in his riding, as it is in mine. Claims · 27 wordsThere are common-sense things we are not doing today that we have to do for small businesses: regulatory reform and improving programs to meet the actual needs.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 · 100

0 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.

Nothing lost points.

Relevance · 44

8 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 “just today, the B.C. business council and, I believe, the Manitoba business council and the Alberta and Saskatchewan business councils were in Ottawa.”About business councils visiting Ottawa, not whether the member will support the government.
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 “They spoke about the need to do more for our small businesses to reduce the regulatory burden.”About the business councils’ call to reduce regulation, not whether the member will support the government.
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 “With respect to the programs outlined by the member for Winnipeg North, the Red Seal trades program announced by the government, for some reason, excluded aviation.”About an exclusion from the Red Seal program, not whether the member will support the government.
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 an area where we could work together, to ensure that those dollars from ESDC go to the aviation sector,”About directing ESDC funds to aviation, not whether the member will support the government.
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 “which I know is very important in his riding,”About aviation’s importance in the ridings, not whether the member will support the government.
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 “as it is in mine.”About aviation’s importance in the ridings, not whether the member will support the government.
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 “There are common-sense things we are not doing today that we have to do for small businesses:”About further measures needed for small businesses, not whether the member will support the government.
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 “regulatory reform and improving programs to meet the actual needs.”About regulatory reform and improving programs, not whether the member will support the government.

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 · 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“just today, the B.C. business council and, I believe, the Manitoba business council and the Alberta and Saskatchewan business councils were in Ottawa”On September 22, 2026, the B.C., Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan business councils were in Ottawa.search
2“excluded aviation”The Red Seal trades program announced by the government excluded the aviation sector.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20