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Carol Anstey

Conservative on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

73 words · 3 sentences · 5 clauses

Replying to Marilyn Gladu (Liberal)

“Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank the member opposite for her advocacy for the citizens of Long Range Mountains. As she may know, I worked in the refining business for decades. Although there have been some supply chain increases, on the whole, the price of fuel is, as she said, greatly impacted by global situations, which we do not have a lot of control over and are sometimes hard to predict. Our government has introduced measures recognizing the affordability issues that Canadians are facing, and Bill C-38 would take the tax off fuels until next year. Can the member comment on whether the Conservatives will support these measures?”

Statement grade

C+

Average 66 / 100

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

Positioning 49%The ask 51%

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

Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 24 wordsoftentimes, the Liberals like to take Conservative ideas and go part of the way, but they do not want to go all the way.Positioning The ask · 37 wordsI would suggest that they approve of our opposition day motion so we can provide real relief for Canadians.Vague promise Instead of taking half measures on Conservative ideas, I would encourage them to support our opposition day motion, Positioning · 12 wordsif they are really serious about the affordability crisis in this country.PositioningPartly on point

At a glance

Lost points for
Didn't answerNone of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate.

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What the tags mean

Signal · 47

3 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 “oftentimes, the Liberals like to take Conservative ideas and go part of the way,”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 “but they do not want to go all the way.”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 “if they are really serious about the affordability crisis in this country.”Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.

Relevance · 47

5 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 point put to the member, and the motion under debate.

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 “oftentimes, the Liberals like to take Conservative ideas and go part of the way,”About the Liberals’ habit of partial adoption of ideas, not whether the Conservatives will support the measures.
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 “but they do not want to go all the way.”A general claim about the Liberals stopping partway, not an answer on supporting the measures.
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 would suggest that they approve of our opposition day motion so we can provide real relief for Canadians.”Calls for support of the opposition motion instead of saying whether the Conservatives support the bill’s measures.
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 “Instead of taking half measures on Conservative ideas, I would encourage them to support our opposition day motion,”Urges support for the opposition day motion but does not address support of the government’s measures.
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 “if they are really serious about the affordability crisis in this country.”A general remark on the affordability crisis tied to urging support of the motion, not an answer on the measures.

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 · 70

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 “provide real relief for Canadians”The commitment to relief names no measure, date or success condition beyond supporting the motion.

Claims · 0

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Analysed on 2026-10-19