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Ryan Turnbull

Liberal on Taxation 2026-09-25

138 words · 7 sentences · 11 clauses

Replying to Michael Cooper (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Prime Minister is out of touch, blaming everyone but himself for skyrocketing fuel prices. He blames foreign factors. Yesterday, he blamed the provinces, but it is his industrial carbon tax and clean fuel standard that are hiking prices. Instead of playing the blame game, why does the Prime Minister not simply control what he can control and lift all federal taxes on fuel until at least Canada Day, saving the average family $1,200?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 73 / 100

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

Positioning 25%Procedure 7%Claims 61%Promise 8%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 25 wordsI know the member opposite is slightly preoccupied with the words he sees in his hand and the lines he is given by his party, Off pointMockeryProcedure · 9 wordsbut it is a news flash perhaps to him, ProcedureClaims · 68 wordsand not to anyone else in this House, that we are in a trade war. The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked.¹ The oil price shocks that Canada is experiencing are consistent with those in every other country in the world. What our government is doing is suspending the fuel excise tax.² We did it over the summer, and now we have extended it by another five months.³ Positioning · 9 wordsThat is significant support at the pumps for Canadians.Positioning Claims · 16 wordsWe are doing this while investing, making generational investments in our economy to grow our economy, Promise · 11 wordswhich we will stay focused on every step of the way.Off pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Personal attackThis statement targeted a person rather than their actions or views: “slightly preoccupied with the words he sees in his hand and the lines he is given by his party”.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 81

2 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 “but it is a news flash perhaps to him,”Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “That is significant support at the pumps for Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 52

3 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 question asked.

Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “I know the member opposite is slightly preoccupied with the words he sees in his hand and the lines he is given by his party,”A jab at the member’s speaking notes, not the fuel tax question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “We are doing this while investing, making generational investments in our economy to grow our economy,”About investments in economic growth, not the fuel tax question.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “which we will stay focused on every step of the way.”A pledge of general focus on the economy, not the question asked.

Respect · 73

1 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.

Mocking a person instead of answering their argument.What the tags mean “slightly preoccupied with the words he sees in his hand and the lines he is given by his party”This ridicules the member himself as a scripted puppet rather than engaging with his question.

Clarity · 87

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “we will stay focused on every step of the way”A commitment to ongoing effort with no measure, date or success condition named.

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“The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked”The Strait of Hormuz has been blocked.search
2“suspending the fuel excise tax”The Canadian government suspended the federal fuel excise tax.search
3“extended it by another five months”Canada’s suspension of the fuel excise tax was extended by five months, to January 2027.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20