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Tim Hodgson

Liberal on The Economy 2026-10-05

72 words · 6 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Pierre Poilievre (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the Liberals are as totally out of touch as Canadians are totally out of money. That is why the Prime Minister cannot answer questions from the Canadian people. For example, diesel prices have hit record highs. Nobody blames the Prime Minister for the war in Iran or the war between Ukraine and Russia. However, what we blame him for is the fact that diesel is 24¢ a litre more expensive in Canada than in the U.S. and 32¢ more expensive than the worldwide average. Will the Prime Minister vote for our plan this Wednesday to save Canadians on fuel and make us self-sufficient at home?”

Statement grade

63 / 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 71%Positioning 29%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 28 wordswe work with our allies to try to bring diesel prices down.Vague promise Diesel prices have gone down 6% over the last three days because of coordinated ally action.¹Partly on point Positioning · 10 wordsWhile the Conservatives talk down things, they are apparently sleeping.PositioningOff point Claims · 23 wordsWe are building 6,000 new jobs in LNG Canada phase one.² We are building 140,000 new jobs from the new Pacific link pipeline.³Partly on point Positioning · 11 wordsMaybe they should wake up and start to build with us.PositioningOff point

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 · 66

2 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.

Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it.What the tags mean “While the Conservatives talk down things, they are apparently sleeping.”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 “Maybe they should wake up and start to build with us.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 33

6 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 “we work with our allies to try to bring diesel prices down.”About the government’s own work on fuel prices, not whether it will vote for the plan 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 “Diesel prices have gone down 6% over the last three days because of coordinated ally action.”About recent diesel price movements and allied action, not the vote requested.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “While the Conservatives talk down things, they are apparently sleeping.”A remark about the Conservatives sleeping, not about the fuel-cost 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 “We are building 6,000 new jobs in LNG Canada phase one.”About LNG job creation, not the plan to lower fuel costs that the vote was 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 “We are building 140,000 new jobs from the new Pacific link pipeline.”About pipeline job figures, not the motion whose vote was requested.
Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate.What the tags mean “Maybe they should wake up and start to build with us.”A demand that the opposition join in building, not an answer on the vote asked for.

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 · 79

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 “we work with our allies to try to bring diesel prices down”The commitment names no measure, date or success condition, only an effort to affect prices.

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“Diesel prices have gone down 6% over the last three days because of coordinated ally action”Diesel prices fell 6% over the three days before 2026-10-05, which the minister attributes to coordinated action by Canada’s allies.search
2“6,000 new jobs in LNG Canada phase one”LNG Canada phase one is creating 6,000 new jobs.search
3“140,000 new jobs from the new Pacific link pipeline”The new Pacific link pipeline is projected to create 140,000 new jobs.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19