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Peter Fragiskatos

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-25

97 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Pat Kelly (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, if the United States wants to raise costs on its businesses, we must respond by lowering them on ours so that we can out-compete them, not out-tax them. Conservatives believe in the ingenuity of Canadian businesses to create, invent, produce, expand and hire Canadians, but businesses need the Liberal government to repeal its antidevelopment laws, its capital gains taxes on reinvestment in Canada, and the industrial carbon tax on aluminum, steel, fertilizers, energy and everything else. When will the Liberals adopt our plan and do so?”

Statement grade

B–

74 / 100, held down by Relevance

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

Claims 74%The ask 26%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 62 wordsthe member calls for a focus on economic renewal in this country. We have an opportunity as members of Parliament in this House of Commons to support Bill C-39, a bill that is focused on building up this country.¹ We used to build things in this country. We used to do that, and that is exactly what this government wants to do.Vague promise The ask · 21 wordsWe call on Conservatives to put aside partisanship, much along the lines of what former prime minister Harper did quite recently. Claims · 10 wordsHe put aside partisanship for the benefit of this country. The ask · 4 wordsLet us work together.Partly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.
Echo ×3“That is exactly what this government wants to do.” Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 9 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 · 44

8 of 9 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 “the member calls for a focus on economic renewal in this country.”Restates the member’s point about economic renewal without addressing when the plan will be adopted.
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 an opportunity as members of Parliament in this House of Commons to support Bill C-39, a bill that is focused on building up this country.”Points to Bill C-39 instead of answering when the Conservative plan will be adopted.
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 used to build things in this country.”General remark about the country’s building past, not an answer to the 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 used to do that,”Continues the general remark, not 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 that is exactly what this government wants to do.”States the government’s aim without saying when the asked-for plan will be adopted.
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 call on Conservatives to put aside partisanship, much along the lines of what former prime minister Harper did quite recently.”Calls on Conservatives to support Bill C-39 rather than answering the question about the Conservative plan.
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 “He put aside partisanship for the benefit of this country.”Comment on the former prime minister’s example, not an answer to the 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 “Let us work together.”A call to work together, not an answer on adopting the plan.

Respect · 100

0 of 9 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 · 86

1 of 9 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 “that is exactly what this government wants to do”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition for what the government will do.

Echo · 1 repeated line

Words members of Parliament keep repeating, found by the same rule for every member. No score depends on it.

“That is exactly what this government wants to do.”Said 3 times by 3 members.Every time it was said

Claims · 1

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“support Bill C-39”Bill C-39 is before the House of Commons for members to support as of September 25, 2026.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20