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Claude Guay

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

97 words · 5 sentences · 6 clauses

Replying to Tamara Kronis (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, the government says that the pressures on diesel prices are the result of global factors that will not go away quickly. The member talks about relief, but the relief he is proposing is temporary. That will only prolong the uncertainty that our supply chains and businesses are facing as they make investment decisions. Why not support our motion and give Canadians more lasting relief by eliminating all federal taxes on diesel until July 2027?”

Statement grade

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Average 87 / 100

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

Claims 56%Promise 44%

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

Mr. Speaker, Claims · 24 wordswhen we look at this motion in isolation, we lose sight of all the long-term affordability measures the government has introduced since taking office.Partly on point Promise · 22 wordsOf course, as we have always done, we will need to continue monitoring developments with respect to diesel over the coming year.Partly on pointVague promise Claims · 30 wordsI believe that, at this time, we are providing a reasonable period of predictability. When it comes to investment and predictability, that is precisely what Bill C‑39 intends to provide. Promise · 21 wordsThrough this measure and its one-year review standard, we are seeking to give industry the certainty it needs to make investments.¹

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 3 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 · 73

2 of 3 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 “when we look at this motion in isolation, we lose sight of all the long-term affordability measures the government has introduced since taking office.”About the government’s broader affordability measures since taking office, not the motion’s diesel tax elimination.
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 “as we have always done, we will need to continue monitoring developments with respect to diesel over the coming year.”About monitoring diesel developments generally, not the tax elimination sought.

Respect · 100

0 of 3 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 · 75

1 of 3 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 will need to continue monitoring developments with respect to diesel”The commitment names no measure or success condition beyond ongoing monitoring.

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“its one-year review standard”Bill C-39 contains a one-year review standard.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19