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Mark Carney

Liberal on Taxation 2026-09-24

79 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, it is all talk, no results, and more excuses after broken promises. Let us convert diesel prices around the world, in the U.S. and here in Canada into Canadian dollars. Diesel prices in the U.S. are $2.44 a litre. The global average diesel price is $2.33 a litre. Here in Canada, it is $2.76 a litre. Canadians are paying 41¢ more than the world and 32¢ more than the U.S. With the fourth biggest supply of oil on earth, why do we not have the lowest prices anywhere in the world?”

Statement grade

Average 90 / 100

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

Claims 100%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 79 wordsI would draw the attention of the Leader of the Opposition and this whole House to the fact that there are things in Canada called provinces. The provinces put taxes on diesel.¹ The provinces put taxes on gasoline.² The biggest difference between Canada and the United States is the provincial taxes on those carbons.³ Also, I will draw attention to the building Canada strong act, which will allow this country to build new refineries and keep diesel prices lower.⁴Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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

2 of 3 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 question asked.

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 “Also, I will draw attention to the building Canada strong act,”Introduces the government’s future refining legislation rather than the reason for current price gaps.
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 will allow this country to build new refineries and keep diesel prices lower.”Describes a prospective measure to lower prices, not why Canadian prices are now the highest.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 78

1 of 3 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “will allow this country to build new refineries and keep diesel prices lower”The commitment gives no date, actor or measure by which prices would actually be kept lower, only that the act will ‘allow’ building.

Claims · 4

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“The provinces put taxes on diesel”Canadian provinces levy taxes on diesel fuel.search
2“The provinces put taxes on gasoline”Canadian provinces levy taxes on gasoline.search
3“The biggest difference between Canada and the United States is the provincial taxes on those carbons”The largest difference between Canadian and American fuel prices comes from provincial taxes on diesel and gasoline.search
4“which will allow this country to build new refineries”The building Canada strong act would allow Canada to build new refineries.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20