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Claude Guay

Liberal on Business of Supply 2026-10-06

131 words · 8 sentences · 9 clauses

Replying to Kevin Waugh (Conservative)

“Mr. Speaker, I like our opposition day motion today because our motion is pretty simple. We have to cut diesel taxes and produce more fuel in this country. I heard a farmer from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, on the radio last week who said there has been a 100% increase in diesel prices year to year, and a 25% increase in diesel prices from August to now. This will come to consumers sooner or later. Why would the government not support our motion today? It would trickle down to the consumers.”

Statement grade

A+

Average 96 / 100

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

Reasoning 40%Claims 60%

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

Mr. Speaker, Reasoning · 20 wordsone of the reasons why it is difficult to support this motion is because it fails to include many factors. Claims · 78 wordsIt does not take into account the fact that our oil industry is integrated with that of the United States.¹ Canada and the United States have refineries that produce different types of products, like diesel, of course, using both light crude and heavy crude oils.² Since our country as a whole is integrated with the United States, we cannot simply say that we are just going to lower prices. We depend on existing international markets and supply chains.³ Reasoning · 33 wordsWe therefore need to provide some relief. We need to have measures to improve the financial situation. We need to do so in the short term, while we build for the long term.Partly on point

At a glance

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What the tags mean

Signal · 100

0 of 4 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 · 83

4 of 4 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 “We therefore need to provide some relief.”It speaks to the need for relief generally rather than explaining the position on the motion 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 need to have measures to improve the financial situation.”It is about improving finances in general, not the motion or the reason for not supporting it.
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 need to do so in the short term,”A general point about short-term action, not an answer on the motion.
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 “while we build for the long term.”A general point about long-term building, not an answer on the motion.

Respect · 100

0 of 4 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 · 100

0 of 4 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.

Nothing lost points.

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“our oil industry is integrated with that of the United States”Canada’s oil industry is integrated with that of the United States.search
2“refineries that produce different types of products, like diesel, of course, using both light crude and heavy crude oils”Canadian and United States refineries produce products such as diesel using both light crude and heavy crude oils.search
3“We depend on existing international markets and supply chains”Canada’s fuel supply depends on existing international markets and supply chains.search

Analysed on 2026-10-19