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Peter Fragiskatos

Liberal on The Economy 2026-09-25

100 words · 7 sentences · 8 clauses

Replying to Pat Kelly (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, he must be really upset with the government that has been in power for the last 11 years. Canadians need results. Hundreds of projects and their applications are waiting for federal approval because the government spent the last 11 years piling on red tape and bad laws that kill high-paying jobs. Last year, the Liberals asked Parliament for extraordinary powers to exempt major projects from its own laws so that projects could be built at unimaginable speeds, and yet nothing has happened and there are no results. When will the Liberals clear the backlog, approve projects, get shovels in the ground and save Canadian jobs?”

Statement grade

B–

Average 72 / 100

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

Positioning 38%Claims 53%Reasoning 9%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 30 wordsI remind my Conservative colleagues, with great respect, of course, that if they do not want to listen to Liberals, I suppose that is fine. They can listen to Conservatives.Positioning Claims · 6 wordsStephen Harper has already been mentioned.¹ Positioning · 8 wordsThey should listen, especially, to Premier Danielle Smith.Positioning Claims · 47 wordsMy colleague is from Alberta.² Most members of the Conservative caucus are from Alberta.³ They ought to listen to the Conservative premier of that province, who is working constructively with this government to ensure that the country is building and to ensure that jobs are the focus, Reasoning · 9 wordsso we can ensure a future for our children.Partly on pointVague promise

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 55

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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “I remind my Conservative colleagues, with great respect, of course, that if they do not want to listen to Liberals, I suppose that is fine.”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 “They can listen to Conservatives.”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 “They should listen, especially, to Premier Danielle Smith.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 44

8 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 “I remind my Conservative colleagues, with great respect, of course, that if they do not want to listen to Liberals, I suppose that is fine.”About whether the Conservatives will listen to Liberals, not about the backlog or project approvals.
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 “They can listen to Conservatives.”About whom the Conservatives should listen to, 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 “Stephen Harper has already been mentioned.”A note that Stephen Harper was mentioned, not addressing the backlog 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 “They should listen, especially, to Premier Danielle Smith.”Urges listening to the Alberta premier, not answering when projects will be approved.
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 “My colleague is from Alberta.”About the member’s home province, touching the debate only in passing.
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 “Most members of the Conservative caucus are from Alberta.”About the composition of the Conservative caucus, not the project backlog.
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 “They ought to listen to the Conservative premier of that province, who is working constructively with this government to ensure that the country is building and to ensure that jobs are the focus,”On the subject of building and jobs through cooperation with Alberta’s premier, but gives no answer to when the backlog will be cleared.
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 “so we can ensure a future for our children.”A general remark about children’s future, not answering the question asked.

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 · 87

1 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.

A promise with no date, no measure and no one responsible.What the tags mean “so we can ensure a future”A commitment with no measure, date or success condition attached.

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“Stephen Harper has already been mentioned”Stephen Harper was mentioned earlier in the same oral questions period on September 25, 2026.search
2“My colleague is from Alberta”Pat Kelly, the Conservative member being answered, represents an Alberta riding.search
3“Most members of the Conservative caucus are from Alberta”More than half of the members of the Conservative caucus in the House are from Alberta.search

Analysed on 2026-10-20