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Kody Blois

Liberal on Taxation 2026-09-25

134 words · 7 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to David Bexte (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, harvest is here, right now, this very moment. Combines, tractors and grain trucks are starting up and pulling into the field. It is go time. Hopes and plans come to the test. Will the weather hold? Will there be a breakdown? What will the prices be? Everything is on the line. It is supposed to be a payday, not a pay more day. Diesel prices are at near record levels in Canada. Farmers are facing nearly double what they paid last year. One combine can now cost more than $1,100 a day to fuel. Why is the Liberal government making Canadian farmers pay so much for diesel just to bring in their harvest?”

Statement grade

Average 62 / 100

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

Procedure 4%Positioning 41%Claims 54%

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

Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 6 wordslet me start by saying that, ProcedurePositioning · 26 wordsand this is certainly true on this side of the House, all members of Parliament know the important work that Canadian farmers do across the country.PositioningPartly on pointUnearned certainty Claims · 73 wordsThat is exactly why we have eliminated the excise tax on gasoline and diesel.¹ It is why we have increased business risk management programs. It is why we have introduced the national food security strategy, which is over three billion dollars’ worth of targeted support to the agriculture sector and the agri-food sector across the country.² We have a plan to help support farmers in the country.Vague promise That member is from farm country.Partly on point Positioning · 29 wordsWhat should be a little embarrassing to the Conservative Party is that, a year ago, when they had the opportunity to present their plan, there was nothing for Canadians.³PositioningOff point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 47

3 of 12 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 “let me start by saying that,”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 “and this is certainly true on this side of the House, all members of Parliament know the important work that Canadian farmers do across the country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “What should be a little embarrassing to the Conservative Party is that, a year ago, when they had the opportunity to present their plan, there was nothing for Canadians.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 38

7 of 12 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 “and this is certainly true on this side of the House, all members of Parliament know the important work that Canadian farmers do across the country.”Praise of farmers’ work, on the subject but not answering what was asked about diesel costs.
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 “It is why we have increased business risk management programs.”Cites business risk management programs, another measure, not the diesel prices asked about.
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 “It is why we have introduced the national food security strategy,”Names the food security strategy, a different measure, not the diesel prices asked about.
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 over three billion dollars’ worth of targeted support to the agriculture sector and the agri-food sector across the country.”Gives the value of that strategy, which does not speak to the diesel cost question.
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 “We have a plan to help support farmers in the country.”A general claim of having a plan without addressing the diesel prices asked about.
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 member is from farm country.”A remark about the member’s riding, touching the subject only in passing.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “What should be a little embarrassing to the Conservative Party is that, a year ago, when they had the opportunity to present their plan, there was nothing for Canadians.”An attack on the Conservative Party’s past plan in place of an answer on diesel costs.

Respect · 100

0 of 12 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 · 63

2 of 12 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.

Something stated as certain with nothing to back it.What the tags mean “all members of Parliament know”Consensus is asserted in place of any source or evidence.
A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “We have a plan to help support farmers in the country”The commitment names no measure, actor, date or success condition.

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“we have eliminated the excise tax on gasoline and diesel”The Liberal government has eliminated the excise tax on gasoline and diesel.search
2“over three billion dollars’ worth of targeted support to the agriculture sector and the agri-food sector”Canada’s national food security strategy provides over three billion dollars in targeted support to the agriculture and agri-food sector.search
3“a year ago, when they had the opportunity to present their plan, there was nothing for Canadians”About a year before September 2026, the Conservative Party’s plan contained nothing for Canadians.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20