Replying to Arnold Viersen (Conservative). The question was off topic, so this reply is judged against the bill.
“Mr. Speaker, this has been quite a debate this evening. I know that over the last number of years, we have watched the Liberals lay burden after burden upon Canadians, particularly with the deficit spending. We now see a reversal of a whole number of these things, whether it is this idea or some of the major project announcements that we have heard. I am just wondering if the member has seen a change in the rhetoric. I am just wondering if the member is seeing a change on the ground back home.”
Statement grade
B+
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 88. The grade is held to 81, 30 above Signal.
81 / 100, held down by Signal
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Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 8 wordsour support for this measure is very straightforward.PositioningReasoning · 23 wordsWhen Parliament has an opportunity to leave more money in Canadians’ pockets through lower fuel taxes, this measure is just a common-sense prerogative.Anecdote · 28 wordsI know, from people in Hastings—Lennox and Addington—Tyendinaga, that when I am at the grocery store, when I am out at different community events, the tone is consistent.AnecdoteClaims · 20 wordsThe concern is consistent, that affordability is the number one issue and that we need to get this under control.
