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Tamara Kronis

Conservative on Canadian Fuel Affordability Act 2026-09-22

109 words · 6 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Kevin Lamoureux (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, the excise tax on gasoline has been a very high priority for the Prime Minister and the government in recognizing the issue of affordability. It is an important aspect that the government is wanting to pass. I want to extend my gratitude and recognize that we could not be passing it today without the collaboration of all members of the House of Commons. We see that the value is really for Canadians. It is a very important part of what the Prime Minister and the government as a whole have been talking about, so I want to express some appreciation for the collaboration. I think it is important to do so. I would just like to get the member’s comments about how we can do some wonderful things if in fact we want to work together to deliver for Canadians.”

Statement grade

B+

Average 81 / 100

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

Procedure 25%Claims 29%Reasoning 35%Promise 11%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 27 wordsit is very late, and I apologize for not speaking through you. I have the utmost respect for you, both as a person and as an institution.Procedure Claims · 32 wordsI would say to the members opposite that the best ideas never rise to the top without debate and without listening. The government pushed a lot of things through in the spring. Reasoning · 38 wordsI would urge it to take the time to listen and to allow us to do our job as the opposition, which is to provide constructive commentary that hopefully helps the government see that it could do more.Partly on point Promise · 12 wordsIn this case, that is extending the excise tax relief more permanently.

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 70

3 of 7 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 “it is very late,”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 “and I apologize for not speaking through you.”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 have the utmost respect for you, both as a person and as an institution.”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 53

4 of 7 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 “I would say to the members opposite that the best ideas never rise to the top without debate and without listening.”A general remark about debate and listening, touching the collaboration theme without engaging what was said.
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 “The government pushed a lot of things through in the spring.”A broad complaint about the government’s spring legislative pace, not the collaboration or the bill.
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 “I would urge it to take the time to listen and to allow us to do our job as the opposition,”Urges the government to let the opposition do its job, a process point rather than a response on the bill.
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 is to provide constructive commentary that hopefully helps the government see that it could do more.”Describes the opposition’s role in general terms, setting up the next point rather than addressing the collaboration or the bill.

Respect · 100

0 of 7 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 7 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

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No checkable claims.

Analysed on 2026-10-20